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nousussa oleva — meaning in English

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English meaning

ascendant adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.

Senses

nousussa oleva is used for these senses in English:

ascendant Moving upward; ascending, rising.
ascendant (figurative) Controlling, dominant, surpassing.

ascendant — full definition

adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
noun A position of dominance or commanding influence, especially in the phrase "in the ascendant."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

nouseva askendentti nouseminen nousu