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DESCENTS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Descents.

Descents - as a noun

A movement downward

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Properties attributable to your ancestry

Example: "He comes from good origins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extractionorigin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestryderivationfiliationlineage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of changing your location in a downward direction

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filiationline of descentlineage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family relationshipkinshiprelationship
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A downward slope or bend

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declensiondeclinationdeclinedeclivitydownslopefall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclineside
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ascent

The hereditary derivation of an individual

Example: "His entire lineage has been warriors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestrybloodblood linebloodlinelineline of descentlineageoriginparentagepedigreestemmastock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family treegenealogy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She made several descents down the mountain while skiing."
"The hiker prepared for multiple descents as he tackled the steep trail."
"The roller coaster provided thrilling descents at high speeds."
"The climber's descents were careful and controlled to maintain safety."
"The canyon's descents offered breathtaking views of the landscape."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DESCENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DESCENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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