Generic
Generic adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.
Identifying and generic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Identifying" instead an adjective "Generic".
Identifying
Identifying adjective - Serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group.
Usage example: the marching band's striking black-and-silver uniforms serve as its identifying mark for thousands of parade spectators
Generic and identifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generic" instead an adjective "Identifying".
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Packaged products are also usually repackaged in generic Chopped containers or, in the case of sealed cans and jars, have any identifying labels replaced.
Source: Brand X -
This can take the form of using a generic/made up denomination name in place of a real one, not identifying the church, or combining traits of different denominations to confuse the issue.
Source: Church of Saint Genericus -
When creating a disguise (pre-Batsuit), he dresses in generic clothing, and adds a large fake facial scar, noting that "a single identifying mark" is all most people will remember, despite his face being otherwise completely unconcealed.
Source: Suspect Is Hatless
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