noun C1 Latin origin ascendancy /əˈsɛn.dən.si/  ·  a-SEN-dan-see غلبہبالادستیسرسرائی Roman Urdu: Ghalba ENGLISH MEANING The state of having power, influence, or control over others. Ascendancy describes a dominant position in a group, organization, or situation. It is used when someone or something enjoys lasting authority, not merely a fleeting advantage. The word often carries a[...]