genericize

• genericise

From generic + -ize.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/

genericize (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.
      • 2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis‎^[1], Coherent Insights, Summary:

        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.

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

      Synonym: generify

   4. (transitive) To make generic, i.e., bland.

      Synonym: see also Thesaurus:generalize