generic name

== English == === Noun === generic name (plural generic names) (taxonomy) The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered. Synonyms: genus name, generic epithet Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name Coordinate terms: specific epithet, species epithet, specific name; subspecific epithet, subspecific name (pharmacology, pharmacy) A nonproprietary name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark. Antonym: trade name Hyponyms: international nonproprietary name, INN, USAN, BAN (commerce) A similar nonproprietary name for any other product or service, denoting any member of the category. Hyponym: genericization (such a name that derives from a trademark) ==== Translations ====