intergenerational
adjective
in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌin-tər-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
variants
or less commonly inter-generational
: existing or occurring between generations
intergenerational differences
intergenerational communication
Examples of intergenerational in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Answer: Grace’s story is appalling, and also illuminates this intergenerational miscommunication that's going on.
—
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Locked in a state of intergenerational co-dependence, Deborah and Ava fuss and fight, poke at each other’s insecurities, then reach common ground — all while one-upping each other with impossibly funny dialogue.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Their work highlights the resilience, cultural continuity, and intergenerational efforts that shape the Afro Italian experience and call for a more inclusive understanding of Italian identity.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
From images of families gathered in tranquil settings, dressed in soft, earthy tones, to intergenerational moments like a grandmother and granddaughter sharing a smile, the visuals emphasize warmth, unity and the timeless nature of family bonds.
—Footwear News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intergenerational
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Locked in a state of intergenerational co-dependence, Deborah and Ava fuss and fight, poke at each other’s insecurities, then reach common ground — all while one-upping each other with impossibly funny dialogue.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Their work highlights the resilience, cultural continuity, and intergenerational efforts that shape the Afro Italian experience and call for a more inclusive understanding of Italian identity.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
From images of families gathered in tranquil settings, dressed in soft, earthy tones, to intergenerational moments like a grandmother and granddaughter sharing a smile, the visuals emphasize warmth, unity and the timeless nature of family bonds.
—Footwear News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intergenerational
Cite this Entry
“Intergenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergenerational. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share