Generation and Pattern

Generation

Generation noun - Group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent.

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Pattern and generation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pattern" instead a noun "Generation".

Pattern noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).

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Generation and pattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generation" instead a noun "Pattern".

old	old generation	old pattern
particular	particular generation	particular pattern
natural	natural generation	natural pattern
certain	certain generation	certain pattern
Other adjectives: current, original, entire, male, new, final, classic, random, different, previous.

Skins appears to be falling into a pattern of letting things get lighter with the premiere of each new generation, then taking a turn for the Darker and Edgier in that generation's second season.

Source: Cerebus Rollercoaster
The pattern held for the second generation as well; Series 3 was much lighter in tone than Series 4, probably the darkest Skins season yet.

Source: Series / Skins
Thankfully, Jamie Brittain has said that they do not plan to continue the pattern with the current generation; however, the first episode of series 6 ended with Grace in a coma and Matty a fugitive.

Source: Series / Skins

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