Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microgeneration

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.14 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-gen-er-a-tion
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs.

Uncountable

noun

A demographic or cohort similar to a generation but covering a shorter timespan.

Countable

Example Sentences

"Microgeneration has the potential to make a significant contribution to overall energy use in the UK and, combined with energy efficiency measures, will help towards reducing our carbon emissions. The concerned individual can take an active role in the battle against climate change."
"The elderly are market segments, by generations or microgenerations within age cohorts or by historical experience as personality types."
"Her [Madeline Cash's] debut novel taps into a microgeneration’s blurring of performance and reality."

Etymology

From micro- + generation.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: micro

Usage

Inflected Forms

microgenerations (plural) micro-generation (alternative)

Questions

What does microgeneration mean?: The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs.
Where does microgeneration come from?: From micro- + generation.

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