Generation

Pronunciation: /dʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of generation

noun all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively

Example Sentences

A1 My grandparents are from a different generation.

A2 The younger generation is more tech-savvy than the older one.

B1 Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities.

B2 The millennial generation grew up in a digital age.

C1 The previous generation's values often influence the next.

C2 The current generation is reshaping societal norms and expectations.

Examples of generation in a Sentence

formal The latest generation of smartphones comes with advanced features and improved performance.

informal My parents' generation grew up without smartphones or the internet.

slang The younger generation is always coming up with new slang words that I can't keep up with.

figurative The new generation of leaders is bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the table.

Grammatical Forms of generation

• plural: generations
• comparative: more generations
• superlative: most generations
• present tense: generate
• future tense: will generate
• perfect tense: have generated
• continuous tense: is generating
• singular: generation
• positive degree: generation
• infinitive: to generate
• gerund: generating
• participle: generated

Origin and Evolution of generation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'generation' originated from the Latin word 'generatio', which is derived from the verb 'generare' meaning 'to beget or produce'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'generation' has evolved to not only refer to a group of individuals born and living around the same time, but also to describe the production or creation of something, such as power generation or data generation.