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descent meaning in Tamil

இறக்கம் iṟakkam

UK/dɪˈsɛnt//dəˈsɛnt/

descent in Tamil: இறக்கம் (iṟakkam), இறங்குகை (iṟaṅkukai). In English, descent means an instance of descending; act of coming down.

Tamil words for descent

instance of descending
இறக்கம் iṟakkam, இறங்குகை iṟaṅkukai

English meaning of descent

  1. noun An instance of descending; act of coming down.
  2. noun A way down.
  3. noun A sloping passage or incline.
  4. noun Lineage or hereditary derivation.

Full definition of descent

descent in a sentence

  • We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
  • We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
  • The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.

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Questions about descent in Tamil

What is the meaning of descent in Tamil?
Descent in Tamil is இறக்கம் (iṟakkam), இறங்குகை (iṟaṅkukai).
descent என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Descent: இறக்கம் (iṟakkam), இறங்குகை (iṟaṅkukai).
What does descent mean in English?
Descent means an instance of descending; act of coming down.

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