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descendant
[C] Countable
pl: descendantspast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This term focuses on the biological and hereditary line moving forward in time. It carries a sense of legacy, inheritance, and ancestral continuity, often used in historical, genealogical, or legal contexts to establish a bloodline. While similar to offspring, descendant is broader and encompasses multiple generations. An offspring is a direct child, but a descendant could be a great-great-grandchild, emphasizing the long-term survival of a family name or genetic trait.
A person who belongs to a lineage.
Meanings
Noun
[someone]
A person who is related to a particular ancestor.
"He is a direct descendant of the royal family."