plural of generating function

(mathematics) A formal power series with one indeterminate, whose coefficients encode a sequence that can be studied by algebraic manipulation of the series; any one of several generalizations, such as to encode more than one sequence or use more than one indeterminate.

(proscribed) plural of consul general

(rail transport) a type of boiler fitted in a diesel locomotive or another rail vehicle, which provided steam heating in steam-heated passenger trains that had previously been hauled by steam locomotives.

plural of steam generator

plural of spontaneous generation

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.

plural of generation gap

(social commentary) The Noughties generation of Web-savvy youngsters who conduct a significant proportion of their socialising via Internet media such as instant messaging clients and social networking sites.

plural of me generation