Definitions for ascendancy

ascendancy as·cend·an·cy

Spelling: [uh-sen-duh n-see]
IPA: /əˈsɛn dən si/

Ascendancy is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 304 anagrams from letters in ascendancy (aaccdennsy).

Definitions for ascendancy

noun

  1. the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination.

Origin of ascendancy

First recorded in 1705-15; ascend(ant) + -ancy

Examples for ascendancy

This Imogen is the moment of our ascendancy, this little period is all our own.

Blues fan certainly can celebrate the ascendancy of these promising young artists.

There is another aspect to Japan's ascendancy and her recognition by the West.

That Severson started down this career path on a fluke makes her ascendancy even sweeter.

It was rumored that there lay the ultimate proof of Anglo-Saxon ascendancy.

The arts, as well as the arms of the enemy, were gaining the ascendancy there.

My golden age comes to a halt with the ascendancy of music videos.

Naturally, Republicans are hoping that this represents the end of a short-lived Democratic ascendancy.

The High Church party obtained the ascendancy and abused their power.

Their ascendancy corresponded with a moment of increased lesbian visibility and so-called lesbian chic.

Word Value for ascendancy
Scrable

18

Words with friends

21

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