generation

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/]

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1. generation (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation.

Example: The generation of peat, when not completely under water, is confined to moist situations […]

2. generation (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The act of creating a living creature or organism; procreation.

Example: So all things else, that nourish vitall blood, / Soone as with fury thou doest them inspire, / In generation seek to quench their inward fire.

3. generation (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Race, family; breed.

Example: Thy Mothers of my generation: what's she, if I be a Dogge?

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