Descent
Descent noun - The act or process of going to a lower level or altitude.
Subdivision and descent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subdivision" instead a noun "Descent".
Subdivision
Subdivision noun - The act of subdividing; division of something previously divided.
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Descent and subdivision are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descent" instead a noun "Subdivision".
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