ascendancy

noun
UK: /əˈsendənsi/
US: /əˈsendənsi/

  1. The state of being in a dominant position; having power or influence.

    1. The party is in ascendancy now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her ascendancy in the company occurred very quickly after being promoted. [ ] [ ]

  2. A position of increasing power or control; the act of rising to a position of dominance.

    1. This marked the church's ascendancy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general's ascendancy within the army was achieved through many battles. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dominance supremacy authority power influence control

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ascendancy" in English means: The state of being in a dominant position; having power or influence., A position of increasing power or control; the act of rising to a position of dominance..

The phonetic transcription of "ascendancy" is /əˈsendənsi/ in British English and /əˈsendənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ascendancy": dominance, supremacy, authority, power, influence, control.

Example usage of "ascendancy": "The party is in ascendancy now.". More examples on the page.