Definition of Descent
Descent
De·scent
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A downward movement or slope, or a person's ancestry.
e.g. The hikers began their descent down the mountain after reaching the summit.
(noun)
the action of moving downwards or descending;
e.g. At sunrise, we started our descent down the hill.
(noun)
slope or downward inclination;
e.g. The steep descent of the mountain.
(noun)
a sudden and violent attack;
e.g. The British descent and ambush on the Indian army in the middle of the night.
(noun)
a decline or downward step;
e.g. The descent of the once rich family, into poverty due to careless spending.
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