descendant Definition
- 1a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
- 2a thing that has developed from something that existed in the past
Using descendant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "descendant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is a descendant of the royal family.
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The modern bicycle is a descendant of the first bicycle invented in the 19th century.
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The bird species is a descendant of a prehistoric dinosaur.
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The company's latest product is a descendant of their original invention.
descendant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with descendant
descendants of slaves
people who are the offspring of enslaved individuals
Example
The descendants of slaves continue to face systemic racism and inequality.
descendant species
species that have evolved from an earlier species
Example
Humans are descendant species of primates.
a language that has developed from an earlier language
Example
Spanish is a descendant language of Latin.
Origins of descendant
from Latin 'descendere', meaning 'to come down'
Summary: descendant in Brief
A 'descendant' [dɪˈsɛndənt] refers to a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor or a thing that has developed from something that existed in the past. Examples include 'She is a descendant of the royal family.' and 'The modern bicycle is a descendant of the first bicycle invented in the 19th century.'
