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cross-generational

UK/'krɔsdʒenə'reiʃənəl/US

Definitions

adj.

Involving or shared between people of different generations.

跨代的;涉及不同世代的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cross-prefix
+
generbirth, produce, kind
+
-ationalone who does, agent
=cross-generational

cross- (across) + generational (of a generation). A generation is literally a 'group born' together (gen). cross-generational = reaching across generations.

Root gen still carries 140 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The project encourages cross-generational learning between teens and seniors.

  • 2.

    Music can create a strong cross-generational bond.

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