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DESCENTS

(noun)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Descents.

Descents - as a noun

A movement downward

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Properties attributable to your ancestry

Example: "He comes from good origins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extraction19origin7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestry13derivation14filiation12lineage8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of changing your location in a downward direction

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filiation12line of descentlineage8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family relationshipkinship16relationship17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A downward slope or bend

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declension13declination14decline10declivity18downslope15fall7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incline9side5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ascent8

The hereditary derivation of an individual

Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestry13blood8blood linebloodline12line4line of descentlineage8origin7parentage12pedigree12stemma10stock11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She made several descents down the mountain while skiing."
"The hiker prepared for multiple descents as he tackled the steep trail."
"The roller coaster provided thrilling descents at high speeds."
"The climber's descents were careful and controlled to maintain safety."
"The canyon's descents offered breathtaking views of the landscape."
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Word Game Points

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

DESCENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESCENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESCENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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