CEFR C2

ascendancy

noun

Meaning

A position of dominant power, influence, or control over others.

Examples

The company maintained its ascendancy in the tech market for over a decade.
Political analysts debated the sudden ascendancy of independent candidates in the recent election.

Synonyms: control, influence, dominance, hegemony

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ascendancy (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsendənsi/

Definition

A position of dominant power, influence, or control over others.

Examples

The company maintained its ascendancy in the tech market for over a decade.
Political analysts debated the sudden ascendancy of independent candidates in the recent election.
The ascendancy of digital media has fundamentally changed how news is consumed globally.

How to Use ascendancy

gain ascendancy over (collocation): to achieve a position of dominance compared to someone else — "The new party quickly gained ascendancy over its rivals."
maintain ascendancy (collocation): to keep a position of power — "It is difficult to maintain ascendancy in such a competitive industry."

Synonyms of ascendancy

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Antonyms of ascendancy

Words with the opposite meaning to ascendancy:

subordination

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