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ascendent

ascendent

7.9
Having more power or influence than others
  • adjective
  • /əˈsɛndənt/
translation icon : dominante
  • Her ascendent influence in the organization could not be denied.

Examples

  • The CEO is ascendent in the company.

  • In the early 20th century, the United States became an ascendent global power.

  • The company's ascendent position in the market worried its competitors.

  • During the meeting, her ascendent ideas impressed everyone.

  • In recent years, social media influencers have become ascendent figures in shaping public opinion.

  • As the new CEO, her ascendent leadership style inspired confidence among the employees.

  • The ascendent political party gained significant support during the last election cycle.

Synonyms

dominant
vsascendent
159 4.2

Having more power or influence than others in a group

is focused on top influence at a particular time
ascendant
vsascendent
4 7.9

Having greater power or influence than others

is the other spelling variant with identical meaning
dominating
vsascendent
4.3

Being the most powerful or important in a group

is the state of being most important rather than active control
superordinate
vsascendent
  • Formal
8.4

Higher in rank within a group or system

is about present dominance rather than formal rank only
high on the totem pole
vsascendent
  • Informal
7.9

In a position of power or importance in a group

is broader and covers general influence beyond a single organization
rising
vsascendent
3.7

Becoming more important or successful, often about people

is about already holding dominance rather than the process of becoming important

Antonyms

unimportant
54 1.9

Not worth attention or notice

subordinate
21 4.8

Lower in rank or importance and under someone's control

How Influential

preeminent
17 8.0
ascendent
7.9
influential
189 4.6
notable
112 3.7
insignificant
104 4.1

Surface Forms

ascendent positive

Morphology

ascendent = ascend (semi-transparent) = ascend + ent

Formally derived from 'ascend' + '-ent', but the extended sense 'in a dominant or influential position' is metaphorical rather than strictly spatial.

Etymology

Ascendent shares the root of ascend and ascent, both meaning 'to climb up', so when someone or something is ascendent it has 'climbed' into a leading or powerful position.