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DESCENDENT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Descendent.

Descendent - as a noun

A person considered as descended from some ancestor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descendant14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relation8relative11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Descendent - as an adjective satellite

Going or coming down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descendant14

Proceeding by descent from an ancestor

Example: "Descendent gene"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descendant14

Descendent - as an adjective

Descending; going down

Example: "The elevator resumed its descendent trajectory."

Descending from (an ancestor)

Example: "Power in the kingdom is transferred in a descendent manner."

Example Sentences

"She is a descendent of a long line of monarchs."
"The tribe has managed to trace their descendent back 500 years."
"He is the descendent of a famous political leader."
"The descendent of the emperor still holds significant influence."
"Many celebrities claim to be descendent from royalty."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCENDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descendent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCENDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DESCENDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descendent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCENDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DESCENDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descendent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCENDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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