DescentBy Anthony Carter / October 31, 2023 Definition: The lineage or process of deriving from an ancestor or ancestors. Usage: The term is often used to describe the lineage from a particular ancestor or ancestral group. Related Terms: Ancestor, Lineage, Pedigree Related Articles: Glossary: LineageGlossary: LinealGlossary: Non-LinealGlossary: Bilateral DescentGlossary: Bloodline
