ascendancy

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

Etymology

From ascend + -ancy or ascendant + -cy. The use in ecology is due to Robert Ulanowicz.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendency, control

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