{ As‐cend″ant (�), As‐cend″ent (�), } a. 1. Rising toward the zenith; above the horizon.
The constellation... about that time ascendant.
Browne.
2. Rising; ascending. Ruskin.
3. Superior; surpassing; ruling.
An ascendant spirit over him.
South.
The ascendant community obtained a surplus of wealth.
J. S. Mill.
Without some power of persuading or confuting, of defending himself against accusations,... no man could possibly hold an ascendent position.
Grote.