descendent

• Adjetivo que describe algo que desciende de un antepasado o fuente, o que va en dirección descendente.

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.

   descendente

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

   Sinónimosdescendingdownwarddroppingfallingsinking

   Antónimosascendantascendingrising

2. Proceeding by descent from an ancestorB2formal

   Related to or derived from a particular ancestor or source.

   descendiente (de un antepasado)

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

   Sinónimosderivedproceeding

• Persona que desciende de un antepasado o linaje determinado. También puede referirse a alguien que continúa o es sucesor de una tradición o línea.

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.

   Descendiente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschildheirissueoffspringprogenyscionsuccessor

   Antónimosancestorforebearprogenitor