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generational

/ˌdʒɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
gen · er · a · tion · al
Adverb:generationally
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generational Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or affecting a specific generation or successive generations.

Example

"The sociological study examined the generational shift in attitudes toward remote work and financial security."

2

So exceptional, rare, or influential that something comparable appears only once in a generation.

Example

"Scouts immediately recognized the young violinist as a generational talent who would redefine the conservatory's standards."

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• Rhymes for generational

• Nearby Words

generalship
generate
generation
generational
generationally
generative
generator

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Generational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/generational
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