Pertaining to, of the nature of, or forming a mark of a genus, or a kind or group of similar things; comprehending a number of like things, without specifying them: opposed to specific. See genus.Specifically In zoology and botany, having the taxonomic rank or classificatory value of a genus: as, a generic name or description; generic characters or differences; generic identity.Relating to gender. See gender.Of a general nature; applicable or referring to any unit of the kind or class; general; not special.Distinctly characteristic; so marked as to constitute or denote a distinct kind.