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Ascendant
01
a person from whom one is descended, typically more distant than a grandparent
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
ascendants
Examples
She traced her lineage back to an ancient ascendant who founded the village.
02
a position or condition of dominance, superiority, or controlling influence
Examples
The reformist faction gained the ascendant in the party's leadership.
ascendant
01
moving toward a higher position
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most ascendant
Comparative
more ascendant
gradable
Examples
Birds flew in an ascendant motion, reaching greater heights.
02
holding the most power, importance, or influence
Approving
Formal
Examples
His ideas were ascendant, shaping the direction of the entire project.
