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Definition of "ascendence" [ascendence]

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "ascendence" in a sentence
  • "Dawkins style atheism was in ascendence during the 19th century with its mechanistic view of the universe and the "progress" of mankind."
  • "August 15th, 2007 at 12: 06 pm thesciphishow: Of course Behe's ideas are in ascendence and Dawkins 'ideas are running their last gasp so I guess it is to be expected that one would adopt the shrill screech of a bad loser while the other adopt the manner of the gracious winner."
  • "Of course Behe's ideas are in ascendence and Dawkins 'ideas are running their last gasp so I guess it is to be expected that one would adopt the shrill screech of a bad loser while the other adopt the manner of the gracious winner."