mono-generational
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/ˌmɒnoʊˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/
single generation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mono-generational' originates from the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' or 'single' and the word 'generation' from Latin 'generatio', meaning 'a begetting'.
Historical Evolution
'mono-generational' combines the Greek prefix 'mono-' with the Latin-derived 'generational', forming a modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to one generation', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affecting only one generation.
The mono-generational approach to education focuses solely on the needs of the current generation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 17:08