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Descendant

noun

/dɪˈsen.dənt/

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

A person who is descended from a particular ancestor.

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

She is a descendant of a famous poet.

offspring, heir, progeny, successor

Entry 1

offspring, heir, progeny, successor

Entry 2

offspring, heir, successor, progeny

ancestor, forefather, predecessor

Entry 1

ancestor, forefather, predecessor

Entry 2

ancestor, forefather

direct descendant, royal descendant, descendant of immigrants, descendant of

Entry 1

direct descendant, royal descendant, descendant of immigrants

Entry 2

direct descendant, descendant of, royal descendant

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

The ability to work successfully; feasibility.

disagreement between people; lack of harmony; conflict or strife

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.