Ascendence (Noun)

Meaning

The state that exists when one person or group has power over another; "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The teacher's ascendence over the students helped her maintain discipline in the classroom.
• In recent years, the growth of technology has solidified the company's ascendence in the industry.
• The old boys' network that had long held power was starting to lose its ascendence as more women were elected.
• His intelligence and charisma contributed to his rapid ascendence within the company.
• The ascendence of social media as a key component of marketing strategy significantly changed the way businesses operate.

Synonyms

• Dominance
• Ascendance
• Control
• Ascendency
• Ascendancy

Hypernyms

• Status
• Condition

Hyponyms

• Rule
• Predominance
• Monopoly
• Ascendant
• Domination
• Absolutism
• Mastery
• Regulation
• Ascendent
• Predomination
• Dominion
• Tyranny

Related Words

• Ascendent (adjective)