ascendent

English

Adjective

ascendent ‎(comparative more ascendent, superlative most ascendent)

1. Upward in direction or proclivity.
2. In power; controlling.
   • Grote

     Without some power of persuading or confuting, of defending himself against accusations, […] no man could possibly hold an ascendent position.

Noun

ascendent ‎(plural ascendents)

1. A person from whom one is descended.
2. A position of power or control.

Synonyms

• ancestor

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French

Verb

ascendent

1. third-person plural present indicative of ascendre
2. third-person plural present subjunctive of ascendre

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Latin

Verb

ascendent

1. third-person plural future active indicative of ascendō