Etymology

Adjective

1. descending from a biological ancestor
2. proceeding from a figurative ancestor or source

Noun

1. One who is the progeny of someone at any distance of time

   The patriarch survived many descendants: five children, a dozen grandchildren, even a great grandchild.

2. One which derives directly from a given precursor or source

   This famous medieval manuscript has many descendants

3. A later evolutionary type

   Dogs evolved as descendants of early wolves.

Etymology

Noun

1. A descendant; one who is the progeny of someone at any distance of time; e.g. a child; a grandchild, etc.

Adjective

1. (which is) descending.