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

During his mayoral campaign, Brasch ran on several key issues, including expanding affordable housing, creating new green spaces and building an intergenerational community center that would put programming for the city’s youth and elderly under one roof. —Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026

This layout makes this home an ideal candidate for intergenerational living. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026

That intergenerational appeal was a feature of Bad Bunny’s landmark Puerto Rican residency, with the age and global diversity of its audience. —Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

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

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