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genericism

genericism noun: the state of being generic.

Noun

genericism (uncountable)

  1. the state of being generic
    • CELL, ERIC'S TRIP 6/15, EMPTY BOTTLE After DGC Records scooped up New York's Cell on the basis of one single, their tedious debut, Slo-Blo, proved the move premature with its indie-rock genericism.1994 June 10, Peter Margasak, “Spot Check”, in Chicago Reader
    Synonyms:
    genericness

Synonyms of genericism

Origin of genericism

From generic + -ism.

Questions about genericism

What does genericism mean?
Genericism means the state of being generic.
What part of speech is genericism?
Genericism is a noun.

Words near genericism in the dictionary

  1. genericised
  2. genericised trademark
  3. genericised trademarks
  4. genericises
  5. genericising
  6. genericism
  7. genericities
  8. genericity
  9. genericization
  10. genericizations
  11. genericize

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