The constellation . . . about that time ascendant. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
An ascendant spirit over him. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
The ascendant community obtained a surplus of wealth. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]
Without some power of persuading or confuting, of defending himself against accusations, . . . no man could possibly hold an ascendent position. Grote. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
rooted and ascendant strength like that of foliage. John Ruskin [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n.