ascendancy
Translation
ascendancy, dominance, supremacy
Examples
The party is in the ascendancy.
The party is in the ascendancy.
They gained ascendancy over their rivals.
They gained ascendancy over their rivals.
Grammar Patterns
((over sb./sth.)) dominance over (sb./sth.) They are battling for ascendancy in the market.
in the ascendancy in a position of growing power His ideas were in the ascendancy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominance, supremacy, power
Etymology
From 'ascend' + '-ancy', a suffix forming nouns of state or quality. It signifies a state of 'rising above'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'ascended' to a high position; they now have 'ascendancy' or power over others.