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generical

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CIDE DICTIONARY

genericala. [L. genus, generis, race, kind: cf. F. générique. See Gender.].
  •  Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus; as, a generic description; a generic difference; a generic name.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or their characteristics; -- opposed to specific.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Not protected by trademark; -- used especially of the names of medications; as, a generic drug; the generic name of Rogaine is minoxidil.  [PJC]
    " Since patented medications cannot be sold except under license from the patentee, medication which is still under patent is not typically sold as a generic drug, i.e., sold under its generic name, though it can be referred to by its generic name."  [PJC]

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