desc

Noun

descent (countable and uncountable, plural descents)

1. An instance of descending; act of coming down.
   • We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
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; decline.
   • After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
6. A falling upon or invasion.

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Noun

description (countable and uncountable, plural descriptions)

1. A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
   • give a verbal description of the events

   Synonyms:

   portrait

2. The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.
3. A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.
   • The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description.

   Synonyms:

   sort, kind, type, variety

4. A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.
   • The type description of the fungus was written by a botanist.
5. The act or practice of recording and describing actual language usage in a given speech community, as opposed to prescription, i.e. laying down norms of language usage.
6. A descriptive linguistic survey.