Word
generational
Phoneticsgen·er·a·tional
US/ˌdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃənəɫ/
UK/dʒˌɛnəɹˈeɪʃənəl/
Sociology
Definition
adj. relating to the different age groups in a family or society. It describes things that happen between people of different ages or affect a whole group born around the same time.
adj. relating to or characteristic of all the people born and living at about the same time. Often used to describe shifts in behavior, wealth, or values between age cohorts.
Examples
“There is a clear generational gap in how people use social media.”
“The family business has survived for decades thanks to successful generational shifts in leadership.”
“Sociologists often study generational trauma to understand how the experiences of ancestors continue to influence the mental health and social outcomes of their descendants today.”
Examples
simple
“There is a clear generational gap in how people use social media.”
contextual
“The family business has survived for decades thanks to successful generational shifts in leadership.”
complex
“Sociologists often study generational trauma to understand how the experiences of ancestors continue to influence the mental health and social outcomes of their descendants today.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“He’s been earmarked as a generational talent since he was a child, played for England in three international tournaments, embedded himself in one of the greatest club teams ever seen.” “However, the evidence also suggests there is a clear generational gap.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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