ascendance
Definition
Noun: 1. A position of power, authority, or controlling influence over others; dominance. It refers to the state of being in a superior or commanding position.
Usage
The word "ascendance" describes a state of having achieved power, control, or superiority. It is often used in contexts involving politics, social hierarchies, competition, or influence. * It is a formal synonym for "dominance." * It is typically used in the singular form. * Common collocations include: gain ascendance, achieve ascendance, maintain ascendance, political ascendance, economic ascendance.
Examples
- The general's ascendance over the military council was unquestioned.
- The company struggled after losing its ascendance in the technology market.
- Several factors contributed to the ascendance of this political ideology.
Advanced Usage
- "In the ascendance": This phrase describes something that is rising in power, popularity, or influence. It emphasizes the process of gaining dominance.
- A new generation of leaders was in the ascendance.
Variants and Related Words
- Ascendancy (noun): This is a more common variant with identical meaning and usage (e.g., ).
- Ascendant (adjective/noun): As an adjective, it means rising in power or influence (e.g., ). As a noun, it can refer to a position of dominance or, in astrology, the sign of the zodiac rising on the eastern horizon at a given time.
Synonyms
- Dominance
- Supremacy
- Predominance
- Mastery
- Control
- Authority
- Sovereignty
Antonyms
- Subordination
- Inferiority
- Weakness
Noun
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the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her
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