Descendible
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of property: able to pass by descent; inheritable by heirs.
"The rights of men in ſociety, are neither deviſeable, nor transferable, nor annihilable, but are deſcendable only; and it is not in the power of any generation to intercept finally, and cut off the deſcent."
- 2 Able to be physically descended.
"Used most often in backcountry and extreme skiing lingo, where finding a descendible line may well ensure your survival."
Example
More examples"The rights of men in ſociety, are neither deviſeable, nor transferable, nor annihilable, but are deſcendable only; and it is not in the power of any generation to intercept finally, and cut off the deſcent."
Etymology
From descend + -ible.
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