Definition of "genericize"

genericize

/dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/

verb
third-person singular simple present genericizes, present participle genericizing, simple past and past participle genericized
1. (transitive) To make generic.
  1. (law, transitive) To turn into a genericized trademark.
  2. (pharmacy) To make generics out of.
    Quotations
    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.
    2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis‎, Coherent Insights, Summary
  3. (programming, transitive) To make more generic: usable in more contexts.
  4. (transitive) To make generic: bland.