The meaning of DESCENT is derivation from an ancestor : birth, lineage. How to use descent in a sentence.
DESCENT definition: 1. the state or fact of being related to a particular person or group of people who lived in the…. Learn more.
Define descent. descent synonyms, descent pronunciation, descent translation, English dictionary definition of descent. downward incline or passage: a steep descent Not to be confused with: dissent – to differ in sentiment or opinion; disapproval; disagreement: open dissent...
Definition of descent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the act, process, or fact of descending:[countable] The spectators watched the descent of the balloon. a downward inclination or slope:[countable] a gradual descent to the lake.
There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun descent, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Our guide was of Welsh descent. A drop to a lower status or condition; decline. (Can we add an example for this sense?) After that, the holiday went into a steep descent. A falling upon or invasion. (topology) A particular extension of the idea of gluing. Sometimes confused with decent.
Descent can also denote a lineage or ancestry, indicating the direct or indirect genetic or cultural connection to one's ancestors or heritage. In this context, it pertains to the tracing of one's family tree or the understanding of one's historical background.
DESCENT definition: the act, process, or fact of moving from a higher to a lower position. See examples of descent used in a sentence.