Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
descending
Adjective
/dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
Definition
Moving or directed downward.
Examples
- The bird was seen descending from the sky.
- She followed the descending path down the hill.
- The temperatures are descending as winter approaches.
Meaning
The term descending refers to the action of going from a higher point to a lower point or level.
Synonyms
- downward
- lowering
- dropping
- tilting
