Having the quality of descending (literal and figurative); characterized by downward movement or tendency. Opposed to ascensive. Now somewhat rare.
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释义 | the world > space > direction > specific directions > [adjective] > having downward direction > extending downwards (4) descensive?a1425 Having the quality of descending (literal and figurative); characterized by downward movement or tendency. Opposed to ascensive. Now somewhat rare. descentive1599 That descends, descending; = descensive, adj. descending1615 Anatomy, Zoology, and Botany. Of a structure or part of a structure: extending downwards (caudad). Opposed to ascending, adj. 3. Subcategories:— extending below surface (1) |
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