Definition

Moving or tending to move upward; having a rising direction or tendency.

Example

The ascendent trend in technology is leading to new innovations.

Conversation

Have you noticed how her career seems to be ascendent lately?

Yeah, it's impressive how quickly she's moving up.

I wonder what her secret is to such an ascendent path.

Maybe it's just her hard work and determination paying off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who is an ancestor or from whom someone is descended, often implying a connection to a lineage or heritage.

Example

She learned about her ascendent who lived many generations ago.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about our ascendent leaders lately.

Yeah, it’s interesting how they influence us.

Exactly! Their power can really shape our future.

Root Explanation

Ascendent is formed from "ascendere" (meaning to climb) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word describes something that is climbing or rising, often used in a metaphorical sense to indicate progress or advancement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'climbing' ('ascendere') to remember that 'ascendent' refers to something that is rising or advancing.

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