genericized
genericized is the simple past and past participle of genericize.
Meaning of genericize
Verb
genericize (third-person singular simple present genericizes, present participle genericizing, simple past and past participle genericized)
- 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...2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis, Coherent Insights, Summary
- To make more generic: to be usable in more contexts.
- Synonyms:
- generify
- To make generic, i.e., bland.
Adjective
genericized (comparative more genericized, superlative most genericized)
- That has become generic.
- Kleenex was in danger of being the most genericized brand name.
Forms of genericized
| comparative | more genericized |
|---|---|
| superlative | most genericized |
Words formed from genericized
Phrases with genericized
Questions about genericized
- What does genericized mean?
- Genericized means that has become generic.
- What is genericized the simple past and past participle of?
- Genericized is the simple past and past participle of genericize.
- What part of speech is genericized?
- Genericized is an adjective.
Words near genericized in the dictionary
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