Word info

genericized

Speech parts

1. genericized - Adjective

2. genericized - Verb

Meaning

genericized

simple past and past participle of genericize

genericized (comparative more genericized, superlative most genericized)

That has become generic.
Kleenex was in danger of being the most genericized brand name.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Kawasaki's "Jet Ski" has become a genericized trademark for any type of personal watercraft. Source: Internet

Motorola's trade name, especially the abbreviation PL, has become a genericized trademark for the method. Source: Internet

That was quickly abbreviated to métro, which became a common word to designate all subway networks (or any rapid transit system) in France and in many cities elsewhere (a genericized trademark ). Source: Internet

The name is a genericized trademark based on a brand of crunchy cheese snack sold in Canada. Source: Internet

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