Meaning & Definition of word "Descendent"
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Descendent
/dɪˈsɛndənt/
noun:
- 1. A person or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor; an offspring.
- Example: She is a descendent of a long line of artists.
- 2. A plant or animal that has evolved from an earlier form.
- Example: The modern horse is a descendent of prehistoric species.
- 3. A beneficiary or heir in a family line.
- Example: As the sole descendent of the estate, he inherited the family home.
Etymology
From Latin 'descendens', present participle of 'descendere', meaning 'to descend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bloodline descendent:
A person in the direct line of descent from an ancestor.
lineal descendent:
Pertaining to direct ancestors and their direct descendants.
Related Words
ancestor:
A person from whom one is descended.
heritage:
Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.