Associations to the word «Ascendent»

ASCENDENT, adjective. Upward in direction or proclivity.

ASCENDENT, adjective. In power; controlling.

ASCENDENT, noun. A person from whom one is descended.

ASCENDENT, noun. A position of power or control.

ASCENDENT, noun. Position or state of being dominant or in control; "that idea was in the ascendant".

ASCENDENT, noun. Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent).

ASCENDENT, adjective. Tending or directed upward; "rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage"- John Ruskin.

ASCENDENT, adjective. Most powerful or important or influential; "the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe".