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What is another word for Descent? – 151 Descent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    decline fall drop plunge slump downturn descent downslide deterioration degeneration decadence decay collapse crash tumble slip slide deterioration worsening ebb recession diminution reduction decrease lowering abatement subsidence sinking foundering capsizing plummeting nose-diving free-falling spiraling downswing downturn tailspin slump collapse crash bust meltdown breakdown

    Meaning of Descent

    The act of moving downward or coming down from a higher to a lower place.

    Definitions

    • The act of moving downward, falling, or coming down from a higher to a lower place
    • A downward slope or incline
    • The origin or background of a person or group, especially in relation to their social class or ethnic origin
    • A sudden or dramatic decrease in amount, quality, or intensity

    Etymology of Descent

    The word "descent" has its roots in Old French "descente," which is derived from the verb "descendre," meaning "to come down" or "to go down"
    This Old French verb is a combination of "de-" (meaning "down" or "from") and "scendre" (meaning "to climb"), which is derived from the Latin "descendere," also meaning "to come down" or "to climb down"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of moving downward or coming down from a higher place

    Example Uses

    • The hikers began their descent down the mountain after reaching the summit
    • The company's descent into bankruptcy was a result of poor financial management
    • The descent of the rollercoaster was steep and thrilling
    • The family's descent from a noble lineage was evident in their last name and coat of arms

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ascent rise climb increase growth improvement enhancement expansion augmentation elevation uplift upswing surge boom prosperity advancement progress betterment amelioration upgrade ascendance dominance supremacy predominance preeminence

    Related Nouns

    mountain hill slope incline decline fall drop plunge slump downturn valley gorge canyon ravine chasm abyss pit hole trough depression hollow cave tunnel shaft well abyss

    Related Verbs

    fall drop plunge slump decline deteriorate degenerate decay collapse crash tumble slip slide sink founder capsize plummet nose-dive free-fall spiral downswing downturn tailspin slump collapse crash bust meltdown breakdown

    Related Adjectives

    downward downwardly down lower lowest deep deeper deepest steep steeper steepest sharp sharper sharpest sudden dramatic intense intensest extreme extremest severe severest precipitous precipitousness abrupt abruptness sheer sheerness