descending meaning

UK /dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ US /dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ 3 syllables

descending (adjective): coming down or downward.

Definition of descending

  1. coming down or downward

    Opposite: ascending

    Similar: declivitous, degressive, descendant, down, downward-arching, drizzling, dropping, raining

How to pronounce descending

descending is pronounced /dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ in British English and /dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with descending

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NG · 10-letter words

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