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descendent

/dɪˈsen.dənt/

2 entries

adjective

/dɪˈsen.dənt/B2formal
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, происходящее от предка или источника.

An adjective describing something that is derived from or proceeding from an ancestor or source.

  1. Going or coming downB2formal

    Moving or directed downward; descending.

    ruНисходящий

    • The descendent path led them into the valley.
    • The aircraft was in a descendent trajectory.
    • The descendent slope of the hill was steep.

    Synonymsdescendingdownwarddroppingfallingsinking

    Antonymsascendantascendingrising

  2. Proceeding by descent from an ancestorB2formal

    Related to or derived from a particular ancestor or source.

    ruПроисходящий от предка

    • The language is descendent from Latin.
    • These traditions are descendent from ancient customs.
    • The family is descendent of a long line of artists.

    Synonymsderivedproceeding

Forms
  • more descendent comparative form
  • most descendent superlative form

noun

/dɪˈsen.dənt/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, происходящего от определённого предка или рода.

A noun referring to a person who is descended from a particular ancestor or lineage.

  1. Offspring or ProgenyB2formal

    A person who is descended from a particular ancestor or group of ancestors.

    ruПотомок

    • She is a direct descendent of the royal family.
    • The museum displays artifacts from the descendents of the ancient tribe.
    • Many descendents of the original settlers still live in the area.

    Synonymschildheirissueoffspringprogenyscionsuccessor

    Antonymsancestorforebearprogenitor

Forms
  • descendents plural form
  • descendents' possessive plural form
  • descendent's possessive singular form