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descension

Descension (noun) means Descent; the act of descending.

noun
1
Descent; the act of descending.
2
The descent below the horizon of a celestial body.
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Etymology

From Middle English descencioun, from Old French descension, from Latin dēscēnsiō, dēscēnsiōnem.

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What is the meaning of descension?

"descension" (noun) means descent; the act of descending.

What are the different meanings of descension?

"descension" has 2 main meanings: 1. Descent; the act of descending; 2. The descent below the horizon of a celestial body.

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