generations
/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/
Meanings
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Noun
The process of producing new individuals in successive generations.
- "The study of human generations and their characteristics is called demography."
- "The baby boom generation is the demographic cohort born after World War II."
Pronunciation
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/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with generationscreatures , features , matured , nurtured
Variants
List of all variants of generations that leads to same resultgeneration , generational , generationally , generations , alternation of generations , filial generation , filial generations , Generation X , Generation Xer , Generation Xers , generation xs , generations x , Generation Y , Generation Ys , Generations Y , Generation Z , Generation Zs , Generations Z , sandwich generation , sandwich generations , sexual generation , sexual generations , abiogenesis , spontaneous generation , spontaneous generations , sub-generation , sub-generations , subgeneration , subgenerations
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'gene' meaning 'race, lineage' and 'generacion' meaning 'birth, origin'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
There are typically seven generations considered in Native American culture when making decisions that will impact the future.
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The term 'baby boomer' was coined to describe the large number of babies born after World War II.
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The oldest living generation today is often referred to as the 'Greatest Generation'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Demography: The statistical study of human populations and their characteristics, including size, distribution, and changes over time.
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Generational cohort: A group of individuals born during the same period, who share common experiences and cultural influences.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The concept of generations has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music. Each generation is often characterized by its unique experiences and cultural influences.
How to Memorize "generations"
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visualize
- Visualize a family tree with multiple generations.
- Imagine a clock with each hand representing a different generation. -
associate
- Associate the word 'generations' with 'lineage' or 'descendants'.
- Think of the word 'generations' as synonymous with 'descendants' or 'offspring'. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym G-E-N-E-R-A-T-I-O-N-S to remember the definition: 'Generations Every New Era And Time In Our Nation's Story'.
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