ascendent

ascendent (comparative more ascendent, superlative most ascendent)

1. Upward in direction or proclivity.
2. In power; controlling.
   • Grote

     Without some power of persuading or confuting, of defending himself against accusations, […] no man could possibly hold an ascendent position.

ascendent (plural ascendents)

1. A person from whom one is descended.
2. A position of power or control.

• ancestor

• tendances

ascendent

1. third-person plural present indicative of ascendre
2. third-person plural present subjunctive of ascendre

ascendent

1. third-person plural future active indicative of ascendō