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Descendent Definition & Meaning

descendent
adjective
  1. going or coming down
  2. proceeding by descent from an ancestor; "descendent gene"
noun
  1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race

"Descendent" in song lyrics

See how descendent is used in real songs:

  • "The Mexican Descendent"
    2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
  • "anasazi descendent"
    AOL — AOL
  • "rights as a native american descendent"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "descendent"

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Frequently asked questions

What does descendent mean?
going or coming down proceeding by descent from an ancestor; "descendent gene" a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race
What part of speech is descendent?
Descendent is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does descendent have?
Descendent has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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