Generational Meaning
/dʒˌɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or changing over generations.
adjExceptional; the best/worst of a generation; once-in-a-generation.
Sentence Examples
You are always thinking about gender. It shows your generational and educational background.
Communication bridges generational gaps.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The older and younger workers have a ____ divide in their work habits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The survey revealed significant ____ differences in how people from different age groups view social media usage.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English generation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English generational From generation + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The generational shift Mr. Obama once embodied is, in fact, well under way, but it will not change Washington as quickly — or as harmoniously — as a lot of voters once hoped."
— 2012 November 7, Matt Bai, “Winning a Second Term, Obama Will Confront Familiar Headwinds”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 16 Nov 2018:
"Mr Musk’s actions are worrying shareholders – a gesture he referred to as a “Roman salute” has not gone down well in Europe. In a recent survey of over 100,000 Germans, 94pc said they would never purchase a Tesla, while sales in their country were down 62pc during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the year before. … Gen Z investors on social media refer to errors like this as “a generational fumble”."
— 2025 April 5, Josh Kirby, “Warren Buffett’s $230m bet on this Tesla killer changed the way I invest”, in The Telegraph, archived from the original on 07 Apr 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The older and younger workers have a ____ divide in their work habits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The survey revealed significant ____ differences in how people from different age groups view social media usage.