generational
Americanadjective
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characteristic of or belonging to a particular generation.
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involving comparison or confrontation between members of different generations.
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significant or influential for a particular generation.
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relating to or involving biological reproduction.
Vocabulary lists containing generational
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Example Sentences
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The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
And the results are one more sign, Houston-area political observers said, that voters seek generational change.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
And for Myles Garrett, the generational defensive talent who finally got out of Cleveland and into a situation in which everyone cares as much about winning as he does.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Despite boasting a generational defensive player, the Browns only made the playoffs twice during his nine seasons, with just one postseason victory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Sure am! I’m breaking generational traumas. My daddy was terrified of dogs. I refuse to have the same fate.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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