descending

[dɪˈsɛndɪŋ]

descending Definition

• 1. moving or falling downwards
• 2. arranged in a sequence from highest to lowest

Using descending: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "descending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plane was descending rapidly towards the runway.

• Example

  The list is arranged in descending order of importance.

• Example

  The temperature has been descending steadily all day.

descending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for descending

• falling
• dropping
• lowering
• decreasing
• diminishing

Antonyms for descending

• ascending
• rising
• increasing
• growing
• upward

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Summary: descending in Brief

The term 'descending' [dɪˈsɛndɪŋ] refers to movement or arrangement in a sequence from highest to lowest. It can describe physical motion, such as 'The plane was descending rapidly towards the runway,' or a ranking system, such as 'The list is arranged in descending order of importance.'