noun
- plural of ascendance; instances of rising in power, influence, or importance; periods of dominance or control
Usage: formal
Examples
- The ascendances of various political parties shaped the nation’s history.
- Multiple ascendances of different technologies have transformed communication.
- The region witnessed several ascendances of competing trade guilds.
- Historical records show the ascendances and falls of many civilizations.
- The ascendances of new artistic movements often challenge established traditions.