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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAscendant
/əˈsɛn.dənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that is rising in power or influence.
"The ascendant leader inspired hope among the citizens."
- 1
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
"The ascendant trend in technology is reshaping the industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'ascendere' (to climb up, ascend), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'scandere' (to climb). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially retaining literal meanings of climbing or rising before expanding into astrological, genealogical, and metaphorical contexts of power and dominance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ascendant" is said worldwide
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Ascendant
Transliteration: asɑ̃dɑ̃
"Le leader ascendant a inspiré l'espoir parmi les citoyens."
Aufsteigend
Transliteration: ˈaʊfˌʃtaɪ̯ɡn̩t
"Der aufsteigende Führer inspirierte Hoffnung unter den Bürgern."
Ascendente
Transliteration: asʧenˈdente
"Il leader ascendente ha ispirato speranza tra i cittadini."
Ascendente
Transliteration: asɛnˈdente
"El líder ascendente inspiró esperanza entre los ciudadanos."
Ascendente
Transliteration: asẽˈdẽtʃi
"O líder ascendente inspirou esperança entre os cidadãos."
उदयीमान
Transliteration: udayīmān
"उदयीमान नेता ने नागरिकों के बीच आशा जगाई।"
上升的
Transliteration: shàngshēng de
"上升的领导者激励了公民的希望。"
상승하는
Transliteration: sangseunghaneun
"상승하는 리더는 시민들에게 희망을 주었습니다."
上昇する
Transliteration: じょうしょうする
"上昇するリーダーは市民に希望を与えました。"
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