descents
descents is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, descents is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdescents
- An instance of descending; act of coming down.
Example: "We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."
- A way down.
Example: "We had difficulty in finding the correct descent."
- A sloping passage or incline.
Example: "The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery."
- Lineage or hereditary derivation.
Example: "Our guide was of Welsh descent."
- A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.
Example: "After that, the holiday went into a steep descent."
- A falling upon or invasion.
- A particular extension of the idea of gluing. See Descent (mathematics).
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