Word: semigeneric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
ge
ne
ric
Definition: Made in the United States but using a protected designation, so that the region of manufacture must be included in the name.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: generic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents
Etymology Compounds: Affix: genus
Language: la
Decoded: genus
Meaning: genus, kind
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.