Definitions

descendent

[dih-sen-duhnt] / dɪˈsɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

descending

Synonyms

STRONG

down sinking

WEAK

declining downward drooping nodding sagging

Example Sentences

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Descendent of the 15th century Duke of Milan, Sforza was a frosty patrician but a liberal politician.

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