Synonyms for

Generational

Verb / ˌdʒenɜ:ˈeɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for generational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a particular generation

Synonyms & similar words

age-related coeval contemporaneous contemporary coexistent coexisting cohortative concomitant coordinated correlative cotemporal cotemporary current cyclical cyclic day-to-day decennial epochal eternal everlasting

Synonyms by register

Formal

epochal secular historical temporal

Literary

age-old time-honored

Antonyms

individual temporary fleeting short-lived ephemeral transient

Common collocations

  • generational wealth
  • generational gap
  • generational trauma
  • generational curse
  • generational divide
  • generational shift
  • generational differences

Word family

noun generation
adjective generational
adverb generationally

Usage note

This word refers to something pertaining to a generation or generations. It is often used in discussions about social, economic, or cultural trends that span across different age groups.

Example sentences

  1. The generational divide between my parents and me sometimes causes disagreements.
  2. Each generational group has its own unique characteristics and experiences.
  3. Generational differences can lead to misunderstandings and tension.
  4. The generational gap between my grandparents and me is significant.
  5. The generational divide can sometimes make it difficult to relate to one another.

Quotes

  • 'Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.' - George Orwell
  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
  • 'The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.' - Nelson Mandela

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