The meaning of descendant is moving or directed downward Astrology the point opposite the ascendant. How to use descendant in a sentence.
A person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild Something deriving in appearance, function, or general character from an earlier form A person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor
Also known as the ascendant (the rising sign) Point at which the sun sets in the west Descendant synonyms, descendant pronunciation, descendant translation, english dictionary definition of descendant A descendant of the early settlers not to be confused with
Definition of descendant noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Something modern which developed from an older thing can be called a descendant of it. But while some very careful writers still honor this distinction, it is not borne out in broader usage
One whose descent can be traced to a particular individual or group A descendant of queen victoria A descendant of the kings of ireland De•scend•ant (di sen′ dənt), n
