Difference between Ascendant and Ascendent

What is the difference between Ascendant and Ascendent?

Ascendant as an adjective is rising, moving upward. while Ascendent as an adjective is upward in direction or proclivity.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Rising, moving upward. Surpassing or controlling.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Being in control. An ancestor (antonym of descendant)

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Upward in direction or proclivity.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person from whom one is descended.A position of power or control.

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