descendant (Meaning)

Wordnet

descendant (n)

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

Wordnet

descendant (s)

going or coming down

proceeding by descent from an ancestor

Webster

descendant (a.)

Descendent.

Webster

descendant (n.)

One who descends, as offspring, however remotely; -- correlative to ancestor or ascendant.

descendant Sentence Examples

  1. The historian traced her family's lineage back several centuries, discovering she was a descendant of nobility.
  2. As a descendant of the Mayflower passengers, he took pride in his family's role in American history.
  3. The tribal elder recounted the stories of their ancestors, passing down traditions to each new descendant.
  4. She inherited her grandmother's antique ring, a precious heirloom passed down through generations to the eldest descendant.
  5. The DNA test confirmed his suspicion that he was a direct descendant of the royal family, a fact that altered his perspective on his own identity.
  6. The family reunion brought together descendants from all corners of the globe, celebrating their shared heritage.
  7. The artist drew inspiration from his ancestors, honoring their legacy as he created art for future descendants to appreciate.
  8. With each passing year, the family tree grew larger, welcoming new descendants into the fold.
  9. The museum displayed artifacts that once belonged to famous historical figures, offering a glimpse into the lives of their descendants.
  10. Despite living in a different era, she felt a deep connection to her ancestors, believing their spirits guided and protected their descendants.

FAQs About the word descendant

a person considered as descended from some ancestor, going or coming down, proceeding by descent from an ancestorDescendent., One who descends, as offspring, ho

bowing, hanging,weeping, descending, falling, dangling,declined, pendant, nodding, inclining

rigid, upright, erect, stiff,upright, stiff, rigid, erect, inflexible, elevated

The historian traced her family's lineage back several centuries, discovering she was a descendant of nobility.

As a descendant of the Mayflower passengers, he took pride in his family's role in American history.

The tribal elder recounted the stories of their ancestors, passing down traditions to each new descendant.

She inherited her grandmother's antique ring, a precious heirloom passed down through generations to the eldest descendant.