decent

noun

Misspelling of descent. [An instance of descending; act of coming down.]

adjective

Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

Fair; acceptable; okay.

(informal) Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.

Conforming to perceived standards of good taste.

Significant; substantial.

(obsolete) Comely; shapely; well-formed.

Roots

deceredec- · Latin · to be fitting, proper -ens-ent · Latin · forming present participle adjective

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