generation — all the people born and living at about the same time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: all the people born and living at about the same time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The older generation thinks TikTok is just people dancing randomly.
- Our family recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.
- The new generation of smartphones can probably make coffee too.
generation
NOUN[/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/]
all the people born and living at about the same time
Three generations share a story together in the living room
Each generation experienced technology in a different way.
One generation's inspiration becomes the next generation's innovation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin generare, meaning 'to beget' or 'to produce'. It evolved from the concept of one generation literally giving birth to and producing the next generation.
Breakdown
gener- (birth, origin, from Latin generare 'to beget') + -ation (noun suffix indicating an action, process, or result).
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📝Examples
“The older generation thinks TikTok is just people dancing randomly.”
“Our family recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.”
“The new generation of smartphones can probably make coffee too.”
“Wind generation provides clean energy for the city.”
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