descends
|de-scends|
B1
/dɪˈsɛndz/
(descend)
move downward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'descend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'descendere,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'scandere' meant 'to climb.'
Historical Evolution
'descendere' transformed into the Old French word 'descendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'descend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to climb down,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to move or fall downward.
The sun descends below the horizon.
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Verb 2
to come from a higher or earlier position or state.
The elevator descends to the ground floor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45