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

In large homes or intergenerational spaces, there are many ways to reduce the friction around competing household lighting norms. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025

While focus is often on seed funding, scaling, and corporate infrastructure, individual consequences — cross-border tax, valuations, succession planning, and asset protection for intergenerational wealth preservation — are frequently an afterthought. —Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

But actually the switchup is Jarmusch’s master stroke, allowing richer themes of parental and intergenerational incomprehension to come in to focus. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025

That’s $156 billion that didn’t go to college tuition, business startups, or intergenerational wealth. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 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