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according to the dictionary, the root \gen\ comes from the latin word \genus,\ meaning \whole group or type.\
based on this information, what is the meaning of \generic\?
can be done by a whole group
the act of a whole group
characteristic of a whole group
without a whole group

Explanation:

The suffix "-ic" often means "having the quality of" or "characteristic of". Since the root "gen" (from "genus") means "whole group or type", "generic" would mean having the characteristic of a whole group.

Answer:

characteristic of a whole group