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Ascendance: meaning, definitions and examples

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ascendance

 

[ ษ™หˆsษ›ndษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

power dynamics

Ascendance refers to the state of rising to a position of dominance or influence. It implies a movement upward in terms of control, power, or influence over others. This term is often used in discussions related to social, political, or economic hierarchies.

Synonyms

dominance, elevation, rise, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • The company's ascendance in the tech industry was remarkable.
  • Her ascendance to leadership was met with mixed reactions from the team.
  • The political party's ascendance followed a series of successful campaigns.

Translations

Translations of the word "ascendance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ascendรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abstammung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asal usul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochodzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บ่‡ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ascendance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ascendencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soydan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pลฏvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บ่บซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppruni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ascendencia

Etymology

The word 'ascendance' originates from the late Middle English term 'ascendens', which comes from the Latin 'ascendens', the present participle of 'ascendere', meaning 'to climb up' or 'to rise'. The root 'ascend-' refers to rising, while the suffix '-ance' indicates a state or condition. The word has been used since the 14th century and has evolved to encompass various contexts, primarily emphasizing positions of authority and power. Throughout history, the concept of ascendance has been significant in societal changes, reflecting shifts in leadership, culture, and dominance in various aspects of life, including politics and social structures. It has grown in usage as societies recognize the dynamics of power and influence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,846 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.