ASCENDENCY

dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control

(noun) the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; “her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

ascendency (plural ascendencies)

Alternative spelling of ascendancy

Source: Wiktionary


As*cend"en*cy, n.

Definition: Governing or controlling influence; domination; power. An undisputed ascendency. Macaulay. Custom has an ascendency over the understanding. Watts.

Syn.

– Control; authority; influence; sway; dominion; prevalence; domination.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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