intergenerational

American  

[in-ter-jen-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɪn tərˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or for individuals in different generations or age categories.

   intergenerational housing.

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Etymology

Origin of intergenerational

First recorded in 1970–75; inter- + generation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The analysts also note a coming intergenerational wealth transfer to the tune of $20 trillion, which should allow Morgan Stanley to gain share in its wealth management business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But the ultimate amount that wealthy individuals and corporations donate will also be affected by economic growth and the intergenerational wealth transfer that is putting trillions of dollars into the hands of the younger generation.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

They just understood it, the whole intergenerational, intercultural element of Black and Korean.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

That is where the real threat to intergenerational harmony lies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

By analyzing families that possessed intergenerational histories of mental illness, the study found striking evidence that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia shared a strong genetic link.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee