generic name; generic term
A term used in linguistics, law, or technical contexts to refer to a common name as opposed to a proper name or trademark.
When a trademark becomes a generic term, it may no longer be used exclusively.
This word was originally a product name, but now it is used as a generic term.
一般名 is a more common and broader term for 'common name' in everyday contexts, while 普通名称 is more technical and often used in legal or linguistic discussions.
固有名詞 means 'proper noun', the opposite of a generic name.
Compound of 普通 (common, ordinary) and 名称 (name, designation).