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dant
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descendants
1
someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago
- The historian traced her family's lineage back to a prominent historical figure, claiming to be a direct descendant.
- As a descendant of immigrants, she felt a strong connection to her ancestors' homeland and culture.
- The royal family's descendants continue to uphold centuries-old traditions and customs.
- The DNA test confirmed that she was a descendant of the famous explorer, much to her surprise.
- The ancient artifact was passed down through generations, eventually ending up in the hands of a direct descendant.
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2
something that has developed from an earlier thing and still shows some connection to its original form or design
- The modern computer is a descendant of early calculating machines.
- These animals are believed to be descendants of dinosaurs.
- This tool is a descendant of older farming equipment.
- Today's keyboards are descendants of old typewriters.
- This type of camera is a descendant of film-based models.