Descent Definition

descent
noun
  1. a movement downward
  2. properties attributable to your ancestry; "he comes from good origins"
  3. the act of changing your location in a downward direction
  4. the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors
  5. a downward slope or bend
  6. the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"

"Descent" in song lyrics

See how descent is used in real songs:

  • "She lives in Miami and of Latin descent"
    2 Live Crew — Mamalopenga
  • "Rhino, Tame, Boom Skwad, Hidden Descent"
    Artifacts — Ingredients to Time Travel
  • "Rappers, I don't care about your gender, descent"
    Blackalicious — Reanimation

Usage tips for "descent"

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