ascendent

ADJECTIVE

ascendant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

predominant

STRONG

dominant superior

WEAK

commanding controlling predominating prevailing supreme surpassing

Antonyms

STRONG

humble inferior

NOUN

ascendant

Synonyms

STRONG

antecedent father forbear forefather foremother mother parent predecessor progenitor

WEAK

foregoer

Example Sentences

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They have this term for it: the Coalition for the Ascendent.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2014