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descent

UK
/dɪˈsɛnt/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/

Translations

descentnoun
descents
pl
UK
/dɪˈsɛnt/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/
The descent down the mountain was steep and challenging.
Спуск с горы был крутым и сложным.
She is of French descent.
Она французского происхождения.
The plane began its descent to the airport.
Самолет начал снижение к аэропорту.
Additional translations
падение
спускание
деградация
Synonyms
decline
drop
fall
downward movement
descent
decrease
diminution
slump
plunge
descentadjective
UK
/dɪˈsent/
US
/dɪˈsɛnt/
Used attributively in combinations such as "descent speed" or "descent route".

Definitions

descentnoun
The act or process of moving from a higher to a lower position.
The descent of the airplane was smooth and uneventful.
A person's lineage or ancestry.
She traced her descent back to the early settlers of the region.
A decline or deterioration in condition, quality, or status.
The descent of the company into bankruptcy was swift and unexpected.
A sudden attack or raid.
The village was unprepared for the descent of the enemy forces.
A downward slope or stretch of ground.
The hikers paused before attempting the steep descent.
descentadjective
Designed for or relating to downward movement or the process of descending.
The descent engine ignited to slow the lunar module.
Of or relating to a person's ancestry or lineage (used attributively).
The festival celebrated their descent heritage.
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