a person considered as descended from some ancestor
"Although she shares his name, Sarah is not actually his descendant despite what their family rumors claim."
One who is the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
"As a direct descendant of the founding family, she inherited not just their ancestral home but also the responsibility to maintain its legacy for future generations."
going or coming down
"The ancient tree had a descendant branch hanging low enough for us to rest our hands on it."
descending from a biological ancestor.
"As a direct descendant of the family's founding patriarch, she inherited his old study along with the responsibility to preserve its history."