generational
|gen-er-a-tion-al|
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/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
(generation)
group of people born around the same time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'generational' originates from the Latin word 'generatio', where 'generare' meant 'to beget or produce'.
Historical Evolution
'generatio' transformed into the Old French word 'génération', and eventually became the modern English word 'generation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of producing offspring', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to different generations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of different generations of people.
The generational gap between parents and their children can lead to misunderstandings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40