ascendence
- noun
- /əˈsɛndəns/
:
ascendencia
- The ascendence of digital technology has transformed the way we communicate and interact with each other.
Examples
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For adolescents, then, the ascendence of ego virtues through the successful resolution of the identity crisis should produce positive outcomes that are relevant to their unique stage in life and the social contexts that are important for them.
Academic text (2008) -
The rise of social media marked the ascendence of influencers who now shape public opinion and cultural trends.
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In recent years, the ascendence of sustainable business practices has gained significant attention among consumers and investors.
Synonyms
∞
3.4
Ability to control people or events
∞
2.8
Ability to direct your body or its parts so they move as you want
209
4.2
Power that someone has over other people
102
4.7
To have power or control over other people
81
5.1
Power and control over other people or groups
73
5.3
Power and influence in business or politics
53
7.1
Being higher than others in power or importance
18
9.5
Power of one country or group over others
9
8.2
A position of power over other people or groups
4
7.9
Being better than others in an area, like skill or success
3
8.0
Power or influence over other people
1
7.8
To have power or control over others
The state of having the highest power or importance
One thing that is more powerful or common than others
Great power or influence that lets someone control others
Power to control people or places
Great strength or influence that affects others
Antonyms
How Influential
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ascendence comes from the verb ascend, which means 'to climb up'. Think of someone climbing above others to reach the top, and that's why ascendence means 'power or influence' over other people.