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.
Example Sentences
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"Durable, generational change takes time -- but these platforms have the capability to comply today and we certainly expect companies operating in Australia to comply with our safety laws."
From Barron's
"Durable, generational change takes time - but these platforms have the capability to comply today," Inman Grant said.
From BBC
This could be due to generational shifts in the nature of teenage life.
From BBC
And if there has been a recurring theme among the dozens of people interviewed by the BBC, it is that the conflict is creating a generational divide within conservative ranks.
From BBC
But immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Latin America, India and Eastern Europe and their more assimilated children won’t have any problems relating to the generational conflicts at the heart of this gentle comedy.
From Los Angeles Times
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