descend vs correct

correct vs descend

descend is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

descend and correct both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
descend	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hyponym of descend; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than descend:

descend: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
correct: fall in value

Other hyponyms of descend include prolapse, abseil, rappel, rope down, dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse, avalanche, roll down, dive, plunge, plunk, go down, go under, set, decline, slump, precipitate, sink, subside, crash, flop, topple, tumble, drop, plop, pitch, alight, climb down, go down, go under, settle, sink, pounce, swoop, drip, cascade, cascade down.

descend (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

descend (verb)	correct (verb)
come as if by falling	treat a defect
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way	make right or correct
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example	censure severely
	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for

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