descent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: descents
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
Noun
Examples
We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A way down.
Noun
Examples
We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “descent” mean?
An instance of descending; act of coming down.
Is “descent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.