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

So Far 2026’s highlights include a coming-of-middle-age gem, a maturing Gen-Z sitcom, and a timeless intergenerational saga. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

As more older Americans step in to help with childcare for their own families, intergenerational programs have drawn growing interest from educators and aging specialists. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

For Wilson, though, as a dad who brought his sons to see him onstage at their beloved Rolling Loud, the intergenerational connection didn’t necessarily lead to total understanding. — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

And, a consistent thread over the years, many students were interested in learning from their elders – everything from family histories to intergenerational advice and tough conversations about grief. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 30 Sep. 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