genericism
English
Etymology
generic + -ism
Noun
genericism (uncountable)
- the state of being generic
- 1994 June 10, Peter Margasak, “Spot Check”, in Chicago Reader:
- 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.
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Synonyms
- genericness