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generation gap

gen·er·a·tion gap
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-uh-rey-shuh n gap]
    • /ˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən gæp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-uh-rey-shuh n gap]
    • /ˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən gæp/

Definitions of generation gap words

  • noun generation gap a lack of communication between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, brought about by differences of tastes, values, outlook, etc. 1
  • noun generation gap lack of understanding between old and young 1
  • countable noun generation gap If you refer to the generation gap, you are referring to a difference in attitude and behaviour between older people and younger people, which may cause them to argue or may prevent them from understanding each other fully. 0
  • noun generation gap the years separating one generation from the generation that precedes or follows it, esp when regarded as representing the difference in outlook and the lack of understanding between them 0
  • noun generation gap the set of differences in ideals, attitudes, experiences, etc. that exist between an older and a younger generation of people living at the same time 0
  • noun generation gap A disconnect between members of one generation and members of the next based on the later generation developing habits, attitudes, and preferences inconsistent with the experience of the former. 0
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Origin of generation gap

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Generation gap

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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generation gap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

generation gap usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for generation gap

noun generation gap

  • ageism — Ageism is unacceptable behaviour that occurs as a result of the belief that older people are of less value than younger people.
Just one Synonym for generation gap

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