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

Some families, like Yockey's, have found that intergenerational living can be the answer. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Some intergenerational sparring ensues, as Kevin scolds Arthur for his more outré boomer comments, and Arthur in turn sneers at his grandson’s millennial lameness. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Its public lands and tourism economy are part of that story, as are the intergenerational ties, civic commitment and local institutions that hold the community together. — Meredith Archer Hatch, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026

Nurturing intergenerational teams and encouraging in-person interactions can further enhance empathy. — Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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