generic characteristic
1generic — or generic term [jə ner′ik] adj. [ML genericus: see GENUS & IC] 1. of, applied to, or referring to a whole kind, class, or group; inclusive or general 2. without a brand name 3. without individual character or distinctive characteristics 4 …
2generic — general, *universal, common Analogous words: typical, *regular, normal: specific (see SPECIAL) Contrasted words: individual, peculiar, distinctive, Characteristic: particular, individual, *special …
3Generic property — In mathematics, properties that hold for typical examples are called generic properties. For instance, a generic property of a class of functions is one that is true of almost all of those functions, as in the statements, A generic polynomial… …
4Characteristic function (probability theory) — The characteristic function of a uniform U(–1,1) random variable. This function is real valued because it corresponds to a random variable that is symmetric around the origin; however in general case characteristic functions may be complex valued …
5generic — I. adjective Etymology: French générique, from Latin gener , genus birth, kind, class Date: 1676 1. a. relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class ; general b. being or having a nonproprietary name < generic drugs > c. having no… …
6generic — 1. Relating to or denoting a genus. 2. General. 3. Characteristic or distinctive. [L. genus (gener ), birth] * * * ge·ner·ic jə ner ik adj 1) not protected by trademark registration: NONPROPRIETARY <nylon and aspirin are generic names> used …
7generic — adj. 1 characteristic of or relating to a class; general, not specific or special. 2 Biol. characteristic of or belonging to a genus. 3 (of goods, esp. a drug) having no brand name; not protected by a registered trade mark. Derivatives:… …
8generic — Relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class; general, as opposed to specific or special …
9generic — Relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class; general, as opposed to specific or special …
10universal — 1 Universal, cosmic, ecumenical, catholic, cosmopolitan can all mean worldwide or at least extremely widespread (as in extent, range, influence, appeal, or use). Universal is likely to suggest what is worldwide rather than pertinent to or… …