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    ascendancy
    /əˈsɛnd(ə)nsi/

    noun

    • 1. occupation of a position of dominant power or influence: "the ascendancy of good over evil"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASCENDANCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Power to control. absolute authority. ahold.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ascendancyAscendancy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ASCENDANCY is governing or controlling influence : domination. How to use ascendancy in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASCENDANCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Power to control. absolute authority. ahold.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ascendancyASCENDANCY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ascendancy definition: the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination. . See examples of ASCENDANCY used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ascendancyAscendancy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you assume ascendancy over someone else, you become more powerful than they are. Ascendancy is the state of being in a higher position.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASCENDANCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination. Also: ascendency, ascendance, ascendence. SYNONYMS primacy, predominance, command, sovereignty, mastery, supremacy. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionascendancy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of ascendancy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishASCENDANCY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    ASCENDANCY definition: a position of power, strength, or success: . Learn more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › AscendenciesASCENDANCY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    ascendancy. or as·cend·en·cy. [ uh- sen-d uhn-see ] show ipa. See synonyms for ascendancy on Thesaurus.com. noun. the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › ascendancyAscendancy - definition of ascendancy by The Free Dictionary

    Define ascendancy. ascendancy synonyms, ascendancy pronunciation, ascendancy translation, English dictionary definition of ascendancy. also as·cen·den·cy n. Superiority or decisive advantage; domination: "Germany only awaits trade revival to gain an immense mercantile ascendancy" .