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From Middle English and Anglo-Norman descente, from Anglo-Norman descendre (“to descend”); see descend. Compare ascent, ascend. Doublet of desant.

countable, uncountable An instance of descending; act of coming down. We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
countable, uncountable A way down. We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
countable, uncountable A sloping passage or incline. The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
countable, uncountable Lineage or hereditary derivation. Our guide was of Welsh descent.
countable, uncountable A drop to a lower status or condition; decline. After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
countable, uncountable A falling upon or invasion.
countable, uncountable A particular extension of the idea of gluing.