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descending
This term describes a downward trajectory, whether physical or conceptual. When used as an adjective, it frequently appears in technical or organizational contexts to describe a sequence that starts with the maximum value and ends with the minimum, such as in data sorting or musical scales.
As a present participle, it emphasizes the active process of moving from a higher elevation to a lower one. It carries a neutral tone but can imply a sense of gravity or inevitability depending on the context, such as an aircraft descending toward a runway or a person descending a staircase.
Meanings
Examples
Please sort the sales data in descending order of revenue.
The plane is now descending toward the airport.
Arrange these files in descending order of date.
The knight was slowly descending the spiral staircase of the tower.
Wait for the aircraft to finish descending before you fasten your seatbelt.
The temperature is descending rapidly as night falls.
The temperature is descending rapidly as night falls.