Definition of descent

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Descent (n.) A step or remove downward in any scale of gradation; a degree in the scale of genealogy; a generation.

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Derive :: Derive (v. t.) To receive, as from a source or origin; to obtain by descent or by transmission; to draw; to deduce; -- followed by from..
Descent :: Descent (n.) A passing from a higher to a lower tone.
Illapse :: Illapse (v. i.) A gliding in; an immisson or entrance of one thing into another; also, a sudden descent or attack..
Pearly :: Pearly (a.) Resembling pearl or pearls; clear; pure; transparent; iridescent; as, the pearly dew or flood..
Recrudescent :: Recrudescent (a.) Breaking out again after temporary abatement or supression; as, a recrudescent epidemic..
Drop :: Drop (n.) Act of dropping; sudden fall or descent.
Steepened :: Steep-down (a.) Deep and precipitous, having steep descent..
Cestus :: Cestus (n.) A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form..
Rain :: Rain (n.) Water falling in drops from the clouds; the descent of water from the clouds in drops.
Descent :: Descent (n.) Lowest place; extreme downward place.
Lineage :: Lineage (n.) Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; race; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.
Zirconia :: Zirconia (n.) The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummomd light..
Irisated :: Irisated (a.) Exhibiting the prismatic colors; irised; iridescent.
Condescension :: Condescension (n.) The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
Boast :: Boast (v. i.) To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as, to boast of one's exploits courage, descent, wealth..
Gaucho :: Gaucho (n.) One of the native inhabitants of the pampas, of Spanish-American descent. They live mostly by rearing cattle..
Descent :: Descent (n.) A step or remove downward in any scale of gradation; a degree in the scale of genealogy; a generation.
Rainfall :: Rainfall (n.) A fall or descent of rain; the water, or amount of water, that falls in rain; as, the average annual rainfall of a region..
Descent :: Descent (n.) That which is descended; descendants; issue.
Ancestry :: Ancestry (n.) Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage; hence, birth or honorable descent..
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