Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

generationally

Adverb

/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/

Definition

In a way that relates to or affects a particular generation or successive generations.

Examples

Generationally, the attitudes toward technology have changed dramatically.
Many policies are now being considered generationally, to benefit future citizens.
She approached the problem generationally, understanding the historical context involved.

Meaning

The term describes something that pertains to the characteristics, habits, and issues of a specific generation, often in the context of how they differ from those of previous or future generations.