One entry found for descent.
Main Entry: de·scent
Pronunciation: di-sent
Function: noun 1: one's line of ancestors : BIRTH, LINEAGE 2: the act or process of descending 3: a downward step (as in station or value) : DECLINE 4 a: a downward slant : SLOPEb: a descending way (as a stairway) 5: a sudden raid or assault