descendant
4 synonyms and 6 antonyms for descendant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or later relative.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use descendant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
direct descendant
living descendants
Etymology
From Middle French descendant, present participle of descendre, "to descend."
Full origin of descendant →Frequently asked questions
What does “descendant” mean?
The word “descendant” means a person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a child, grandchild, or later relative. In plain terms, someone (or something) that comes after and traces back to an earlier ancestor or origin.
How do you pronounce “descendant”?
“Descendant” is pronounced dih-SEHN-duhnt (/dɪˈsɛndənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “descendant” in a sentence?
Here is “descendant” used in a sentence: “She is a direct descendant of one of the town's founders.”
What is another word for “descendant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “descendant” include offspring, scion and and see Thesaurus:child & relative.
What is the opposite of “descendant”?
The opposite of “descendant” — its antonyms — are ascendant, ascendent, ascending, montant and ancestor.
What part of speech is “descendant”?
“Descendant” is a noun.
Where does the word “descendant” come from?
The word “descendant” comes from Middle French. From Middle French descendant, present participle of descendre, "to descend.".
Is “descendant” a common word?
“Descendant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
