ascendency
pronunciation
How to pronounce ascendency in British English:
UK [ə'sendənsɪ]
How to pronounce ascendency in American English:
US [ə'sendənsɪ]
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- Noun:
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
Word Origin
- ascendency (n.)
- alternative spelling of ascendancy (see -ance).
Example
- 1. It is clear that the rise of china marks the end of western global hegemony , but just what the coming chinese ascendency will look like is another matter .
- 2. And that has become particularly true in a political era characterized by a dislike for washington , distrust of elite opinion , and the ascendency of tea party populism .
- 3. You will see your place and recognize your purpose within the cycle of ascendency you are part of .
- 4. This paper analyzed that the ascendency potential , existing foundation , advantage and development prospects on castor industrialization development .