Meaning ofdescentin English

Noun

1. act of moving downward; coming down
   The parachute enabled a slow and safe descent.
2. lineage or hereditary origin
   Her descent from a royal family was well-known.
3. a decline to a lower status or condition
   The company's descent into bankruptcy was a gradual process.
4. a sloping passage or incline
   The mountain had a steep descent that required careful navigation.