descent
Definitions
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling.
The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality; ancestry.
A downward slope or incline, such as a hill or staircase.
Examples
The hikers began their steep descent down the mountain as the sun started to set.
The pilot initiated a smooth descent toward the runway for a safe landing.
Synonyms
decline drop downward slope ancestry lineage extraction fall