generation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of producing or bringing into existence.

  - "The generation of new ideas in a brainstorming session."
  - "The generation of electricity from renewable sources."

• Noun

  A group of individuals born and growing up during the same period of time.

  - "The baby boom generation."
  - "Generation X."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749855"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with generation
creature , nature , adventure , feature

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Variants

List of all variants of generation that leads to same result
generation , generational , generationally , generations , Generation X , Generation Xer , Generation Xers , generation xs , generations x , Generation Y , Generation Ys , Generations Y , Generation Z , Generation Zs , Generations Z , generation gap , filial generation , filial generations , next-generation , next generation , sandwich generation , sandwich generations , sexual generation , sexual generations , abiogenesis , spontaneous generation , spontaneous generations

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Forms

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generates, generating, generation's

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'generare', meaning 'to beget' or 'to produce'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'generation' is also used in biology to refer to the offspring of organisms born in the same year or period.

2. The term 'Generation Gap' refers to the differences in values, beliefs, and attitudes between different generations.

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Related Concepts

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1. cohort: A group of individuals who share a common characteristic or experience, particularly a common period of time or place.

2. demographic: Relating to the statistical analysis of populations, particularly with respect to age, gender, ethnicity, and other factors.

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Culture

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The term 'generation' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of social and cultural change. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the 'Lost Generation' refers to the group of young people who came of age during World War I and were disillusioned by the war and its aftermath. In music, the term 'generation' is often used to describe the musical style or movement that is popular during a particular period.

How to Memorize "generation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of creating or producing something new. Imagine the steps involved in generating an idea or bringing a product to market.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'generation' with the idea of creating or producing something new. Think of the word 'generation' as a synonym for 'creation' or 'production'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Generates New Ideas' to remember the meaning of 'generation' as the act of producing or bringing into existence.

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