descendant
Translation
descendant, offspring, successor
Examples
He was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
He was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
This car is a descendant of the original model.
This car is a descendant of the original model.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) a person who is related to (sb.) who lived a long time ago. He is a descendant of a famous poet.
((of sth.)) a machine, system, etc. that has developed from an earlier version. This new phone is a descendant of the first smartphone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offspring, heir, successor; Antonyms: ancestor, forefather
Etymology
From the verb 'descend'. The '-ant' suffix often indicates a person or thing that performs an action.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'descended' or come down through the family line.