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generic vs nonproprietary

nonproprietary vs generic

generic is a noun but nonproprietary is not a noun.

generic and nonproprietary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generic Yes Yes No No
nonproprietary No Yes No No
generic (noun) nonproprietary (noun)
any product that can be sold without a brand name
wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.)
generic (adjective) nonproprietary (adjective)
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus not protected by trademark or patent or copyright
applicable to an entire class or group
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
Difference between generic and nonproprietary

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