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- DictionaryAs·cend·an·cy/əˈsendənsē/
noun
- 1. occupation of a position of dominant power or influence: "the ascendancy of good over evil"
noun [ U ] formal (also ascendency) us / əˈsen.d ə n.si / uk / əˈsen.d ə n.si / Add to word list. a position of power, strength, or success: They are in danger of losing their political ascendancy (= controlling power). Supporters of the proposal are currently in the ascendancy over its opponents (= are more powerful than them).
ascendancy. the position of having power or influence over somebody/something. United gained the ascendancy after half-time. in the ascendancy The opposition party was in the ascendancy (= gaining control). ascendancy over somebody/something The poor have a moral ascendancy over the rich.
Ascendancy is the state of being in a higher position. If you look at ascendancy, you see the word, ascend, which means to go up. Ascendancy is not so much about going up, but about being up. Another word for it is dominance, especially in the context of foreign or domestic relations.
4 days ago · ascendancy in American English. (əˈsendənsi) noun. the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination. Also: ascendency, ascendance, ascendence. SYNONYMS primacy, predominance, command, sovereignty, mastery, supremacy.
Other words for ascendancy ascendance, dominance , dominion , hegemony , predominance , predominancy, preeminence , sovereignty , supremacy See synonyms for ascendancy on Thesaurus.com
noun. (also ascendency) /əˈsɛndənsi/ [uncountable] ascendancy (over somebody/something) (formal) the position of having power or influence over someone or something moral/political/intellectual ascendancy The opposition party was in the ascendancy (= gaining control). Want to learn more?
5 days ago · ascendancy in American English. (əˈsendənsi) noun. the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination. Also: ascendency, ascendance, ascendence. SYNONYMS primacy, predominance, command, sovereignty, mastery, supremacy.
