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descent in Italian

descent in Italian is discesa, ascendenza — descent means the act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.

descent in Italian

discesa
noun
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
ascendenza
noun
Lineage or hereditary derivation.

What does "descent" mean?

  1. noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.
    "The plane began its descent into Manchester."
  2. noun A person's family origins or ancestry.
    "She is of Italian descent on her mother's side."
  3. noun A drop into a worse state or condition.
    "The film traces his descent into addiction."

descent in a sentence

  • The plane began its descent into Manchester.
  • The path down the cliff was a steep, rocky descent.
  • She is of Italian descent on her mother's side.
  • He can trace his descent back to a small village in Poland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "descent" in Italian?

"descent" in Italian is discesa, ascendenza. descent means: The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.

How do you use "descent" in a sentence?

Example: "The plane began its descent into Manchester." In Italian, "descent" is discesa, ascendenza.

Are there other ways to say "descent" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "descent": discesa, ascendenza.

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