genericism

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English

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Etymology

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generic +‎ -ism

Noun

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genericism (uncountable)

  1. the state of being generic
    • 1994 June 10, Peter Margasak, “Spot Check”, in Chicago Reader[1]:
      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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