Etymology:
Meaning:
To move or come down from a higher to a lower position:
Origin:
The word "descend" has roots in Proto-Indo-European, where it was derived from the element "*sken-d-":
In Latin, the verb "descendere" was formed by adding the prefix "de-" (down) to "scandere" (to climb). This meaning of "to come down" developed through the idea of reversing the action of climbing.
Extended Meanings:
The word "descend" has also acquired extended meanings beyond its literal sense:
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