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Uncommondescent
The correct spelling is descent.
How to pronounce descent
/dɪˈsɛnt/
nounIPA: /dɪˈsɛnt/
Say it like: Des-sen-t
The correct spelling is descent. An instance of descending; act of coming down. For example: "We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."
Usage Examples
“We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.”
“We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.”
“The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An instance of descending; act of coming down.
- 2.A way down.
- 3.A sloping passage or incline.
- 4.Lineage or hereditary derivation.
- 5.A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.
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