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descendant

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Example sentence: My great-grandfather was a proud descendant of Native American tribes.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to someone or something that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Example sentence: The family heirloom was passed down through generations to its current descendant.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Example sentence: The traditions were kept alive by the descendants, who celebrated the rituals annually.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To originate or come from a particular ancestor or lineage.

Example sentence: The tradition of storytelling descends from ancient folklore.

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