Descendant

Synonyms of descendant

• offspring
• heir
• progeny

Antonyms of descendant

• predecessor
• ancestor
• forebear

Collocations of descendant

direct descendant

Frequency: 80 %

He is a direct descendant of the royal family.

descendant lineage

Frequency: 70 %

The descendant lineage can be traced back for centuries.

lineal descendant

Frequency: 60 %

She is considered the lineal descendant of the legendary warrior.

descendant heir

Frequency: 50 %

As the descendant heir, she was next in line to inherit the estate.

distant descendant

Frequency: 45 %

As a distant descendant, he had little claim to the family fortune.

Idiomatic Expressions for descendant

• Phrase: In the blood
  Meaning: Inherited or passed down through generations.
  Usage: He's a talented musician, it must be in the blood. His great-grandfather was a famous composer.