English Dictionary

genericize

/dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/

verb

(law, transitive) To turn into a genericized trademark. / (pharmacy) To make generics out of. / (programming, transitive) To make more generic: usable in more contexts.

Companies often genericize their brand names to appeal to a wider audience.

意味（1）

(law, transitive) To turn into a genericized trademark.

意味（2）

(pharmacy) 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 from the generics.

意味（3）

(programming, transitive) To make more generic: usable in more contexts.

意味（4）

(transitive) To make generic: bland.