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generational

American  
[jen-uh-ray-shuhn-uhl] / ˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən əl /

adjective

  1. characteristic of or belonging to a particular generation.

  2. involving comparison or confrontation between members of different generations.

  3. significant or influential for a particular generation.

  4. relating to or involving biological reproduction.


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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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