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

This is a rich, complex memoir in which Foo explores her familial roots, the impact of intergenerational trauma in Asian-American immigrant communities, the failures of American healthcare, and the patriarchal erasure of women’s suffering. —Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

In large homes or intergenerational spaces, there are many ways to reduce the friction around competing household lighting norms. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

Working from the peripheries, the project creates space for people to tell their own stories, celebrating cultural diversity while fostering intercultural and intergenerational dialogue. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

In Aurora, this funding supported an 85-unit intergenerational affordable multifamily development. —Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 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