1. the act of moving downward; descent
Usage: formal
2. a downward slope or incline
Usage: formal

Examples

• The descension of the aircraft was smooth and gradual.
• We watched the balloon’s slow descension to the ground.
• The path showed a steep descension toward the valley.
• The descension of the mountain trail was treacherous in winter.
• After reaching the peak, their descension took several hours.
• The descension of the elevator was barely noticeable.