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GENERATIONS

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Generations.

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Generations - as a noun

All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coevalscontemporaries
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
people
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological group
Hyponyms (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"

A coming into being

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genesis

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)
multiplicationpropagation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breedingfacts of lifeprocreationreproduction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Over the generations, our family traditions have been passed down from one ancestor to another."
"The technology has evolved significantly in just a few generations."
"My grandparents often share stories about their previous generations."
"The conflict between the two tribes goes back for generations."
"It takes several generations for some species of trees to reach their full height."
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Word Game Points

Is GENERATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GENERATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GENERATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENERATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GENERATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENERATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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