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intragenerational

|in/tra/gen/er/a/tion/al|

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/ˌɪntrəˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/

within a generation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intragenerational' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'generatio' meaning 'generation'.

Historical Evolution

'intragenerational' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'intra-' with the English word 'generational'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'within a generation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

occurring or existing within a single generation.

The study focused on intragenerational mobility within the workforce.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45