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descendant

[dɪˈsɛndənt]

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.

  • Example

    The modern bicycle is a descendant of the first bicycle invented in the 19th century.

  • Example

    The bird species is a descendant of a prehistoric dinosaur.

  • Example

    The company's latest product is a descendant of their original invention.

descendant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for descendant

Antonyms for descendant

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'

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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.'