noun
descension
Descension (noun) means the act of moving downward.
noun
1
The act of moving downward.
"Death is followed by either ascension into a higher plane or descension into a lower plane."
2
(astronomy) The moment when a star or other object sinks below the horizon.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English descencioun, from Old French descension, from Latin dēscēnsiō, dēscēnsiōnem.
Rhymes for descension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of descension?
"descension" (noun) means the act of moving downward.
What are the different meanings of descension?
"descension" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of moving downward; 2. (astronomy) The moment when a star or other object sinks below the horizon.
