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Meaning
Adj
●
Descending; going down.
●
Descending from a
biological
ancestor.
●
Proceeding from a
figurative
ancestor
or source.
Noun
●
One of the
progeny
of a
specified
person, at any
distance
of time or through any number of generations.
●
A
thing
that
derives
directly
from a given
precursor
or source.
●
In Biology:
A
later
evolutionary
type.
●
In Linguistics & Family members:
A language that is
descended
from another.
●
In Linguistics:
A
word
or form
in one
language that is
descended
from a
counterpart
in an
ancestor
language.
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Origin
descendant
English
dessendaunte
English
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Descendent
Afterbear
Reflex
Derivative
Offspring
Scion
Spin-Off
Child
Antonyms
Ascendant
Ascendent
Ascending
Montant
Etymon
Ancestor
Forebear
Related
Lineage
Ancestor
Progenitor
Decedent
Heir
Patriarch
Disciple
Bloodline
Grandson
Son
Successor
Member
Reincarnation
Ancestors
Decedents
Daughter
Father
Ruler
Descent
Nobleman
Remnant
Monarch
Deity
Granddaughter
Native
Chieftain
Prince
King
Incarnation
Inheritor
Ancestry
Clan
Conqueror
Forefather
Relative
Expy
Legend
Nephew
Tribe
Grandfather
Inheritance
Story
Cousin
Follower
Contemporary
Sons
Name
Patron
Parentage
Dynasty
Great Grandson
Blood Relative
Founding Member
Spiritual Leader
Spitting Image
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