within-generation
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/wɪˈðɪn ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
single generation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'within-generation' is a compound word formed from 'within' and 'generation'. 'Within' originates from Old English 'wiþinnan', meaning 'inside', and 'generation' comes from Latin 'generatio', meaning 'a begetting'.
Historical Evolution
'Within' evolved from Old English 'wiþinnan', and 'generation' from Latin 'generatio', through Old French 'generacion'.
Meaning Changes
The term 'within-generation' has consistently referred to phenomena occurring within a single generation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or existing within a single generation.
The study focused on within-generation changes in behavior.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45