genericization

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Synonyms: generalization, generification

Antonyms: generalization, generification

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|countable}} The process of becoming [[generic]]; an instance of it.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable|legal}} With respect to a [[trademark]], the act or process of becoming so widely identified as a reference for a ''type'' of product as to cease representing a particular brand or manufacturer of that type of product.
3. {{lb|en|countable}} An instance of this act or process; a [[generic name]] thus created.

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