Definition and meaning of English word "descendant"
descendant
/dɪˈsɛndənt/
Meaning
NounOne of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
How to use
The term 'descendant' is typically used in formal or academic contexts, such as genealogy or historical discussions. A common grammatical nuance is using 'descendant' as a singular noun, whereas 'descendants' is the plural form. For example, 'He is a direct descendant of the royal family.'
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descendant
Example
He is a descendant of a famous king.
The cat is a descendant of a wild animal.
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Common phrases
- direct descendant— direct descendant
- descendant of— descendant of
- remote descendant— remote descendant
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The English word "descendant" means "descendant" in English.
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