Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Generation.
How to pronounce generation:
US
Generation - as a noun
All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coevalscontemporariesHypernyms (Closely Related)
peopleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological groupHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The normal time between successive generations
Example: "They had to wait a generation for that prejudice to fade"
A stage of technological development or innovation
Example: "The third generation of computers"
The production of heat or electricity
Example: "Dams were built for the generation of electricity"
The act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
multiplicationpropagationHypernyms (Closely Related)
breedingfacts of lifeprocreationreproductionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My grandparents belong to a different generation than me."
"The older generation often complains about the younger generation."
"This technology is designed for the new generation of smartphones."
"Each generation has its own set of challenges to face."
"The millennial generation is known for its tech-savviness."
Word Game Points
Is GENERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is GENERATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is GENERATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
