Descent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Descent is a noun meaning An instance of descending; act of coming down.
Meaning
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
More Meanings
- A way down.
- A sloping passage or incline.
- Lineage or hereditary derivation.
- A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.
- A falling upon or invasion.
- (topology) A particular extension of the idea of gluing.
Example Sentences
Our guide was of Welsh descent.
We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
Word Forms
- descents
Synonyms for descent
Depending on context, synonyms include decline, line, stock, fall, pedigree, extraction.
Antonyms for descent
Common opposites include ascent, rise, raise, upgrade, climb, acclivity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decline, fall, downslope, extraction, origin, stock.
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