cross-generational
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/krɔs-ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
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/krɒs-ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
across generations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cross-generational' originates from the combination of 'cross' and 'generational', where 'cross' implies 'across' and 'generational' pertains to 'generations'.
Historical Evolution
'cross-generational' evolved from the combination of 'cross' and 'generational' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'across generations', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affecting multiple generations.
The cross-generational impact of the policy was significant.
Synonyms
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