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ascendia
[ə-SEN-dee-ə]
noun
feminine
pl: ascendias
ascendência
1.
The state of being in the ascendant; a position of power, dominance, or influence
The company gained ascendia in the market after launching their new product.
A empresa ganhou ascendência no mercado após lançar seu novo produto.
2.
Ancestry or lineage; descendants or family line
He traced his ascendia back to medieval times.
Ele rastreou sua ascendência até a Idade Média.
Synonyms
ascendance
ascendancy
dominance
supremacy
ancestry
lineage
Antonyms
descendance
decline
subordination
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ascendência
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
ascendência
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the ascendant
gain ascendia over someone
hold ascendia
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