generational
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃənəɫ// UK //dʒˌɛnəɹˈeɪʃənəl// gen·er·a·tional
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.
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.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.