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ASCENDANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ascendant.

Ascendant - as a noun

Position or state of being dominant or in control

Example: "That idea was in the ascendant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascendent12

Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ancestor10antecedent13ascendent12root4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relation8relative11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ascendant - as an adjective satellite

Tending or directed upward

Example: "Rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascendent12ascensive14

Most powerful or important or influential

Example: "The economically ascendant class"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ascendent12dominating14

Ascendant - as an adjective

Rising, moving upward.

Surpassing or controlling.

Example Sentences

"She comes from an ascendant family with a long lineage of successful entrepreneurs."
"The company is in an ascendant position in the market, leading its competitors."
"The actress's career was on the ascendant after winning the prestigious award."
"The new political party is gaining ascendant popularity among young voters."
"His ascendant music career has taken him to international stages."
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Word Game Points

Is ASCENDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascendant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASCENDANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASCENDANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascendant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASCENDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ASCENDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascendant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASCENDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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