intergenerational

adjective

in·​ter·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce intergenerational (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication

Examples of intergenerational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Former students and their families said an important first step in healing from the oftentimes traumatic experiences and the intergenerational consequences was for the federal government to formally apologize for its actions. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 Explanation: Without a collaborative team in place, business owners will not receive well-rounded, thoughtful advice and often do not plan appropriately to mitigate taxes, preserve intergenerational wealth, and enhance or protect business value. Nancy Weingard, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 And intergenerational wealth transfers can allow these advantages to persist across generations. Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 The obstacle of a down payment is particularly difficult for first-generation homebuyers, who, according to research from the Urban Institute, face far more challenges pulling together down payments than those who benefit from intergenerational wealth. Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intergenerational 

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intergenerational was in 1902

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“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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