Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
descension
noun
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/
Definition
The act of descending or moving downward.
Examples
- The descension of the mountain was steep and challenging.
- During the descension of the aircraft, the pilot communicated with the control tower.
Meaning
Descension refers to the process or state of going downwards, whether physically or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- decline
- fall
- drop
- decension