Genericize

//dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make generic.; To turn into a genericized trademark. transitive
  2. 2
    To make generic.; To make generics out of. transitive

    "However, the loss of exclusivity of the drugs led the market more genericized, creating a competitive environment for new entrants. For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition from the generics."

  3. 3
    To make generic.; To make more generic: usable in more contexts. transitive
  4. 4
    To make generic.; To make generic: bland. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms
generalizegenerify

Example

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"However, the loss of exclusivity of the drugs led the market more genericized, creating a competitive environment for new entrants. For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition from the generics."

Etymology

From generic + -ize.

Related phrases

genericized trademarkgenericized trademark

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