ascendency

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or position of being superior or in control.

  - "The ascendancy of the new king brought about significant changes in the kingdom."
  - "The ascendancy of the company in the industry was due to its innovative products."

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Synonyms

superiority

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ascendency
descendancy , dependancy , extendancy

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Variants

List of all variants of ascendency that leads to same result
ascendancies , ascendancy , ascendencies , ascendency

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ascendance' or Latin 'ascendere' meaning 'to climb up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ascendancy' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some contexts, 'ascendancy' can also refer to a gradual increase in popularity or influence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power: Ascendancy is a form of power, often referring to the ability to control or influence others.

2. Dominance: Ascendancy can also refer to a state of dominance or superiority, often in a social or political context.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ascendancy' is often used to describe the power or influence of a character or group. In art, it can be represented visually through symbols of dominance or control.

How to Memorize "ascendency"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall tower representing ascendancy, with you at the top, looking down at those below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ascendancy' with the idea of being in control or having power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ascendancy is my commandancy' to remember the meaning of the word.

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