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ascendancy

 

[ əˈsendənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

influence

Ascendancy refers to a position of power, authority, or influence over others. It is the state of being dominant or having control over a particular situation or group of people.

Synonyms

control, dominance, influence, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • The royal family maintained their ascendancy over the country for centuries.
  • Her intelligence and charisma gave her ascendancy in the business world.
  • The company's financial ascendancy allowed it to expand rapidly.
  • Political parties often struggle for ascendancy in elections.
  • His ascendancy in the field of science was widely recognized.

Translations

Translations of the word "ascendancy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ascendência

🇮🇳 प्रभुत्व

🇩🇪 Vormachtstellung

🇮🇩 kekuasaan

🇺🇦 перевага

🇵🇱 przewaga

🇯🇵 支配

🇫🇷 ascendance

🇪🇸 ascendencia

🇹🇷 üstünlük

🇰🇷 우세

🇸🇦 تفوق

🇨🇿 nadvláda

🇸🇰 nadvláda

🇨🇳 优势

🇸🇮 prevlada

🇮🇸 yfirráð

🇰🇿 үстемдік

🇬🇪 უპირატესობა

🇦🇿 üstünlük

🇲🇽 ascendencia

Etymology

The word 'ascendancy' originates from the Latin word 'ascendentia', meaning 'a rising'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of ascendancy has been a significant theme throughout history, reflecting power dynamics and struggles for control in various contexts.

See also: ascend, ascendable, ascended, ascending, ascension.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,193, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.