Meaning of descendancy | Babel Free
Definitions
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The quality or condition of being a descendant. uncountable
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Descendants considered collectively. countable
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The opposite of ascendancy; the condition of being in the process of losing power or control. uncountable
Examples
“The principal concern of the priestly writers was to legitimate the role of Aaron by demonstrating his descendancy from the priestly lineage of Levi.”
“His sections in the book include Types of Genealogical Projects (pedigrees, lineages, descendancies, relationships).”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.