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ascendent

 

[ ษ™หˆsษ›ndษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Ascendent refers to something that is rising in power, influence, or importance. It is often used to describe a person, idea, or trend that is gaining momentum. In astrology, it denotes the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the time of one's birth. This term can also pertain to a position of dominance or superiority. Overall, it carries a positive connotation, suggesting growth and upward movement.

Synonyms

emergent, growing, rising

Examples of usage

  • Her ascendent career in politics is impressive.
  • The ascendent trend of renewable energy is undeniable.
  • He has become an ascendent leader in the tech industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "ascendent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ascendente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufsteigend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ascenden

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั…ั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wznoszฤ…cy siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŠๆ˜‡ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ascendant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ascendente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผkselen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์Šนํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vystupujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzostupnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠๅ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzpenjajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆkkandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั‚ะตั€ั–ะปะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผksษ™lษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ascendente

Word origin

The word 'ascendent' originates from the Latin word 'ascendens', which is the present participle of 'ascendere', meaning 'to climb' or 'to go up'. This Latin root itself is derived from 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward', and 'scandere', meaning 'to climb'. The term has been utilized in English since the early 16th century, initially appearing in the context of astrology to describe the influence of celestial bodies on human affairs. Over time, its usage expanded to incorporate various domains such as personal development, trends in society, and leadership. The evolution of 'ascendent' reflects cultural shifts towards valuing progress, growth, and influence in various spheres of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,465, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.