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Definition of «descendant»

A descendant is a person or thing that comes after something else in time, especially someone who is related to another person through their family tree. In other words, it refers to an individual who is born from one's child or grandchild. It can also refer to the offspring of any living being, including plants and animals.

Usage examples

  1. John is the direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln.
  2. The royal family has a long line of descendants, tracing back centuries.
  3. The endangered species has only a few known descendants left in the wild.
  4. The family tree shows all the descendants of the original settlers of the town.
  5. Sarah traced her ancestry and discovered she is a descendant of a Native American tribe.
  6. The ancient artifact belonged to one of the descendants of the Egyptian pharaohs.
  7. The descendant of the famous artist inherited his talent for painting.
  8. The family business has been passed down through generations to the present descendants.
  9. The scientist's groundbreaking research has had a profound impact on the field and influenced many descendants in their work.
  10. The descendants of immigrants continue to celebrate their cultural heritage through traditions and customs.

Phrases with «descendant»

Sentences with «descendant»

  • This is their genetic destiny as descendants of wolves. (healthypets.mercola.com)
  • There's currently no specific exemption for a residence, or for assets being transferred to children and other direct descendants. (gov.uk)
  • Like other mammals, the female descendants in our primordial past had a monthly period of heat. (datingsitesreviews.com)
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