How Do You Spell DESCENDED?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɛndɪd] (IPA)

The word "descended" is spelled with a "d" followed by "e-s-c-e-n-d-e-d." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /dɪˈsɛndɪd/. The "d" sound is at the beginning of the word, followed by a short "i" sound and an "s" sound. Then comes a long "e" sound followed by a "n" sound and another short "e" sound. Finally, the word ends with a "d" sound. "Descended" is the past tense of the verb "descend" which means to move from a higher position to a lower one.

DESCENDED Meaning and Definition

1. To descend means to move or go downward from a higher place or position to a lower one. It is a verb that describes the act of physically or metaphorically moving downward in space, time, or hierarchical order.

   In a physical sense, when an object or person descends, it refers to their movement in a downward direction. For instance, a person can descend a staircase or a mountain, indicating their movement towards a lower level or elevation.

   Metaphorically, the term descending signifies the act of transitioning from a higher position, status, or level to a lower one. This can apply to social, economic, or hierarchical contexts. For example, if someone is born into a wealthy family but later loses their fortune, they can be described as having descended from wealth. Similarly, in a genealogical sense, individuals can be said to descend from their ancestors or to have descended from a particular lineage.

   The term "descended" can also be associated with the passing of time. It can refer to a sequence of events progressing in chronological order, wherein one event is said to descend from or follow another.

   Overall, "descended" describes the action of moving downward physically, metaphorically denoting a change in status or position, or representing the passage of time in a sequential manner.

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Etymology of DESCENDED

The word descended comes from the Latin word descendere, which is derived from the combination of the prefix de- (meaning down) and the verb scandere (meaning to climb or to go up). Thus, descendere means to climb down or to go down. Over time, this Latin word evolved into the Old French word descendre and eventually made its way into the English language as descend or descended.

Idioms with the word DESCENDED

• be descended from The idiom "be descended from" means to have ancestors or to come from a particular lineage or heritage. It implies that someone or something has direct lineage or origins from a specific group, family, or ancestry.

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Conjugate verb Descended

CONDITIONAL

I would descend

we would descend

you would descend

he/she/it would descend

they would descend

FUTURE

I will descend

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you will descend

he/she/it will descend

they will descend

FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I descend

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you descend

he/she/it descends

they descend

PRESENT PERFECT

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I am descending

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