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Descendant

Verb / dɪˈsendʌnt / Another word for descendant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Synonyms & similar words

ancestor descendent offspring heir successor progeny posterity issue child son daughter grandchild great-grandchild descendent scion spawn young fruit lineage family clan tribe

Synonyms by register

Formal

heir successor offspring

Informal

kid child kin

Literary

scion issue

Antonyms

ancestor predecessor forbear progenitor antecedent forefather

Common collocations

  • direct descendant
  • distant descendant
  • descendant of
  • descendant of the king
  • descendant of the prophet
  • descendant of the family
  • proud descendant

Word family

noun descendant

Usage note

A descendant is someone who is related to a person or animal who lived in the past. It is often used in the context of lineage or inheritance.

Example sentences

  1. My cat is a descendant of the ancient Egyptian cats.
  2. The king's descendants still rule the country.
  3. Our family tree shows our descendants.
  4. The descendant of the famous painter is also a great artist.
  5. The scientist studied the descendants of the extinct animal species.

Quotes

  • The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future. - Wendell Phillips
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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