Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A person who is the offspring of a particular ancestor or bloodline.

Sample Sentence: John is a proud descendant of a long line of skilled craftsmen.

Sense 2: An individual who can be traced back in a genealogical line.

Sample Sentence: The family tree shows her as a direct descendant of the monarchy.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Coming or derived from a particular ancestor or genealogical line.

Sample Sentence: The royal bloodline has maintained its descendant status for centuries.

Sense 2: Relating to a subsequent stage or generation.

Sample Sentence: The descendant technologies have revolutionized the industry.