Definition of DESCENSION

descension

Plural: descensions

Noun

  • Descent; the act of descending.
  • The descent below the horizon of a celestial body.

Examples

  • Death is followed by either ascension into a higher plane or descension into a lower plane.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English descencioun, from Old French descension, from Latin dēscēnsiō, dēscēnsiōnem.

Scrabble Score: 13

descension: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
descension: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
descension: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

descension: valid Words With Friends Word