generic name meaning in Tamil

Tamil words for generic name

இனப்பெயர், பொதுப் பெயர்

English meaning of generic name

1. noun The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.
2. noun A nonproprietary name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark.
3. noun A similar nonproprietary name for any other product or service, denoting any member of the category.

Full definition of generic name

generic name in a sentence

• Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name
• Its generic name is Staphylococcus, but you may know it better by the common name staph.
• Its generic name is rosuvastatin, but you may know it better by the proprietary name Crestor.

Synonyms of generic name

• genus name
• generic epithet

Questions about generic name in Tamil

What is the meaning of generic name in Tamil?

Generic name in Tamil is இனப்பெயர், பொதுப் பெயர்.

generic name என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

Generic name: இனப்பெயர், பொதுப் பெயர்.

What does generic name mean in English?

Generic name means the first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.