intergenerational

adjective

in·​ter·​gen·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 

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

Bibliotherapy invites us to compare our journeys to other characters or understand their experience in a larger social and historical context, which can be particularly useful for intergenerational trauma. —Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025

Through her Otomi-Toltec roots, Bastida advocates for Indigenous principles such as reciprocity and intergenerational responsibility. —The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025

The film explores the profound themes of intergenerational trauma and the presence of the gaze of death, intertwining these women. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025

Our work is not only cross cultural, but intergenerational, multi-regional and deeply rooted in African Diasporic traditions. —Malik Robinson, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intergenerational

• multigenerational
• nondenominational
• psychoeducational
• undenominational
• aspirational
• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational