Ascendant Definition

ascendant
adjective
  1. tending or directed upward; "rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage"- John Ruskin
  2. most powerful or important or influential; "the economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the dominating event of the war in Europe"
noun
  1. position or state of being dominant or in control; "that idea was in the ascendant"
  2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

"Ascendant" in song lyrics

See how ascendant is used in real songs:

  • "aeroplanes aviation ascendant"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aries ascendant"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ascendant"

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