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Definition of Ascendence
1. Noun. 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"
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Ascendant, Ascendent, Domination, Mastery, Supremacy, Predominance, Predomination, Prepotency, Dominion, Rule, Regulation, Absolutism, Despotism, Tyranny, Monopoly
Derivative terms: Ascendant, Ascend, Ascendant, Ascendent, Ascendent, Dominant, Dominate
Definition of Ascendence
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascendence
Literary usage of Ascendence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. NATO's Future: Toward a New Transatlantic Bargain by Stanley R. Sloan (1995)
"WEST GERMANY'S ascendence When the original transatlantic bargain was struck, it
was principally a deal between the United States and France. ..."
2. Transactions by American Gastroenterological Association, British Optical Association (1907)
"The vasomotor theory, the purely nervous theory, the uric acid theory, and the
autointoxication theory have all had their advocates and times of ascendence. ..."
3. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1885)
"At last his good nature gain'da compleat ascendence over his anger and he join'd
heartily in the laugh. I will do him the justice to say that he bore it ..."
4. The Arena by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1906)
"It was at this time that Freemasonry rapidly gained ground among the " Bourgeoisie"
and with the ascendence of the " Bourgeoisie " became a factor in the ..."
5. Memoirs of Aaron Burr: With Miscellaneous Selections from His Correspondence by Aaron Burr, Matthew Livingston Davis (1855)
"During this session the Schuyler party had the ascendence, and on all questions
having a political aspect the names of Alexander Hamilton, Richard Varick, ..."
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