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

The film captures the friction between tennis snobs and the more democratic pickleballers while examining father-son relationships and intergenerational friendships. — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Ba’s Book offers a disarming look at the intergenerational legacy of war. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

These great narratives of Jalen Brunson‘s dad being one of the coaches and his Knicks run being something that wasn’t successful, but making it to the finals as this sort of intergenerational thing. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Nabors suggested sites that offer congregate meals, walking clubs, intergenerational mentorship programs and support groups for caregivers or those suffering from loss. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 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