descent

noun7

1. •
   An instance of descending; act of coming down.

   • We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
2. •
   Lineage or hereditary derivation.

   • Our guide was of Welsh descent.
3. •
   A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.

   • After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
4. •
   A way down.

   • We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
5. •
   A sloping passage or incline.

   • The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
6. •
   A falling upon or invasion.
7. •
   A particular extension of the idea of gluing.