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- [dih-sen-duh nt]
- /dɪˈsɛn dənt/
- /də.ˈsen.dənt/
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- [dih-sen-duh nt]
- /dɪˈsɛn dənt/
Definitions of descendent word
- adjective descendent coming or going downwards; descending 3
- adjective descendent deriving by descent, as from an ancestor 3
- adjective descendent descending; going or coming down. 1
- adjective descendent deriving or descending from an ancestor. 1
- noun descendent Descending from an ancestor. 1
- adjective descendent descending: from ancestor 1
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Origin of descendent
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin dēscendent- (stem of dēscendēns), present participle of dēscendere. See descend, -ent
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Parts of speech for Descendent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
descendent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
descendent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for descendent
adj descendent
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- sinking — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
- downward — Also, downwards. from a higher to a lower place or condition.
- drooping — to sag, sink, bend, or hang down, as from weakness, exhaustion, or lack of support.
- nodding — to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
adjective descendent
- plunging — to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge: to plunge a dagger into one's heart.
- sliding — rising or falling, increasing or decreasing, according to a standard or to a set of conditions.
- downhill — down the slope of a hill; downward.
Antonyms for descendent
adjective descendent
- ascendant — proceeding upwards; rising
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