Hello Hermione,
You wrote:
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The point about a (supposed) transgenerational plan, surely, is that the features of an integral architectural design devised by one generation for the Giza plateau are subsequently incorporated by succeeding generations ... is that the sort of thing you're trying to say?
Restated: Transgenerational Plan (means that) the features of an integral architectural design devised by one generation for the Giza plateau are subsequently incorporated by succeeding generations.
Discussion:
The proposed definition is inaccurate. Consider the situation in which the builders of a pyramid said "it would be pleasing if the NE corner of a future pyramid went right here."
a. Extent and type are not relevant. Relationships between generational units are merely evidence offered to argue for the plan's existence. Thus, "the features" and "an integral architectural design " are overly broad.
b. The scope is not necessarily limited to Giza.
c. "succeeding" means "immediately following".
C. Wayne Taylor
Richmond, Virginia USA