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genericism en · NOUN

Etymology

From generic + -ism.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) 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