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How do you spell Generation?

Correct spelling

generation

GENERAT + ION. Think: generate.

Why is generation spelled this way?

From Latin generare, to beget. GENUS (kind, birth). A generation is literally a begetting — the act of bringing forth the next group of people.

Common misspellings of generation

generatongenerasiongeneraiongenerashion

Example

Each generation faces new challenges.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "generation". GENERAT + ION. Think: generate.
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