Also, downwards. from a higher to a lower place or condition.

down from a source or beginning

As the river flows downward, it widens.

from a past time, predecessor, or ancestor

The estate was handed downward from generation to generation.

moving or tending to a lower place or condition.

descending from a source or beginning.

adjective

descending , downwards , down , descendent , declensional , declinatory , netherward