Descent

English

Noun

descent

1. An instance of descending
   • We climbed the mountain with difficulty, and the descent was even harder
2. A way down
   • we had difficulty in finding the correct descent
3. A sloping passage or incline
   • The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery
4. Lineage or hereditary derivation
   • Our guide was of Welsh descent
5. A drop to a lower status or condition
   • After that, the holiday went into a steep descent