ascendancy
/əˈsɛndənsi/
as · cen · dan · cy
ə · ˈsɛn · dən · si
English Definition
n. a position of dominance or controlling influence.
Significado en Español
dominio, supremacía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ưu thế, quyền lực
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
''ascend'' means to rise, and ''-ancy'' is a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “ascendancy”?
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A
influence
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B
subordination
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C
equality
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D
inferiority
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A — influence.
“ascendancy” means n. a position of dominance or controlling influence.
Common questions about “ascendancy”
What does “ascendancy” mean?
ascendancy — n. a position of dominance or controlling influence.. In Chinese: 优势，支配地位.
How do you pronounce “ascendancy”?
ascendancy is pronounced /əˈsɛndənsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: as · cen · dan · cy.
Is “ascendancy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ascendancy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ascendancy”?
''ascend'' means to rise, and ''-ancy'' is a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition
