ascendant (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈsendənt/
Definition
Becoming increasingly powerful, successful, or important.
Examples
The company's ascendant star is expected to lead them to new heights.
In the cutthroat world of politics, only the most ascendant figures survive.
Her ascendant career in medicine has inspired many young doctors.
How to Use ascendant
- ascendant in (prepositional phrase)
- Becoming increasingly powerful or important within a specific field or context. — "The new technology is ascendant in the market."
- ascendant to (prepositional phrase)
- On a path to becoming powerful or important, often implying a future leadership role. — "The young politician is ascendant to the highest office."
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