descendants

Meanings

• noun

  The group of people who come from one common ancestor.

  - "The descendants of King George II are numerous and include many famous people."
  - "Historians have traced the descendants of this ancient civilization back thousands of years."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈsɛndənts/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650842"

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Antonyms

ancestor , ascendant , forebear

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Synonyms

afterbear , offspring , relative , scion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with descendants
advocates , canvasses , champions , advocates

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Variants

List of all variants of descendants that leads to same result
descendant , descendants , descendent , descendents

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Etymology

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From Old French descendant, from descendre 'come down'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'descendants' can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any group that originates from a particular source or origin.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the actions and deeds of one's ancestors can influence their descendants.

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Related Concepts

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1. ancestors: Ancestors are the preceding generation(s) in a family tree. They are the parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on.

2. genealogy: Genealogy is the study of family history and lineage. It involves tracing the descent of a person from their ancestors.

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Culture

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Descendants have significant cultural and historical importance in various contexts. In genealogy, they represent the family lineage and heritage. In literature, they can be used to explore themes of legacy, identity, and continuity. In art and music, they can be depicted or referenced to illustrate the connections between past and present.

How to Memorize "descendants"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize descendants, imagine a family tree with branches extending from a common trunk, representing the ancestors and their descendants.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize descendants, associate it with the image of a family tree or the concept of heritage and lineage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic to remember the meaning of descendants is to think of the word as 'descending from ancestors'.

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