descendible
English
Etymology
descend + -ible
Adjective
descendible (comparative more descendible, superlative most descendible)
- (law) Of property, able to pass by descent; inheritable by heirs.
- Able to be physically descended.
- 2009, Marcia McFee, Karen Foster, Spiritual Adventures in the Snow
- Used most often in backcountry and extreme skiing lingo, where finding a descendible line may well ensure your survival.
- 2009, Marcia McFee, Karen Foster, Spiritual Adventures in the Snow
Alternative forms
- descendable
Derived terms
- descendibility