Descendible

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 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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