Definition

The quality or state of being general or not specific, often used in the context of trademarks or products that are not distinctive.

Example

The genericness of the product made it difficult to trademark.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the genericness of some brand names?

Yeah, it’s interesting how some names just become common terms.

Right? It's like 'aspirin' — I didn’t know that was a trademarked name once.

Exactly! It shows how genericness can really change the way we view a product.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Genericness → It is formed from "generic" (from Latin "genericus", meaning belonging to a genus or kind) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "genericness" refers to the quality of being general or not specific, belonging to a particular category or class.

Memory Tip

Think of 'generic' meaning belonging to a kind, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'genericness' refers to the quality of being general or typical.

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