Descendant
01
ättling, arvinge
someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago
Exempel
The DNA test confirmed that she was a descendant of the famous explorer, much to her surprise.
DNA-testet bekräftade att hon var en ättling till den berömda upptäcktsresanden, till hennes stora förvåning.
02
avkomling, arvtagare
something that has developed from an earlier thing and still shows some connection to its original form or design
Exempel
Today's keyboards are descendants of old typewriters.
Dagens tangentbord är ättlingar till gamla skrivmaskiner.
descendant
01
nedåtgående, nedstigande
moving from a higher to a lower place or position
Exempel
The river takes a descendent course through the hills, creating several waterfalls.
Floden tar en nedåtgående bana genom kullarna och skapar flera vattenfall.
02
originating from a particular ancestor
Exempel
Traditions were maintained by descendant members of the clan.
