ascendente — meaning in English

English meaning

• ascendant adj Rising in power, influence, or status; dominant.
• ascender noun A person or thing that ascends.

Senses

ascendente is used for these senses in English:

• ascendant Moving upward; ascending, rising.
• ascendant (genealogy) An ancestor.
• ascender (typography, graphology) The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.

ascendant — full definition

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

ascender — full definition

1. noun A person or thing that ascends.
2. noun The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
3. noun A lowercase letter that has such a portion, such as d or h.
4. noun a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.