descent — the action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsent/
Example Sentences
- My friend claims to be of royal descent, but his biggest achievement is beating level 10 in Candy Crush.
- The pilot announced our descent, and my stomach made its own announcement too.
- The mountain's steep descent required careful planning and proper equipment.
descent
NOUN[/dɪˈsent/]
the action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'descendere', a compound verb formed from 'de' (down) and 'scandere' (to climb). This etymology aptly captures the notion of moving downward, as if climbing in reverse.
Breakdown
de- (down) + scandere (to climb) = to move downward or come down from a higher position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend claims to be of royal descent, but his biggest achievement is beating level 10 in Candy Crush.”
“The pilot announced our descent, and my stomach made its own announcement too.”
“The mountain's steep descent required careful planning and proper equipment.”
“She traced her family's descent back to the 18th century.”
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