genericize
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genericize
- /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/ UK
verb genericizes · genericizing · genericized · genericise
- To turn into a genericized trademark.
- To make generics out of. 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
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To make more generic: to be usable in more contexts.
Similar: generify
- To make generic, i.e., bland.
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verb make generic
| Español | generiquizar, coloquializar, genericizar, vernaculizar |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 普遍化 |
| Français | génériciser |
| Deutsch | generisieren |
Talk about this word "genericize." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/genericize. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. genericize. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/genericize "genericize." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/genericize.
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@misc{genericize_2026,
title = {genericize},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/genericize},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
