Difference between Ascendent and Ascendant

What is the difference between Ascendent and Ascendant?

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

Ascendent

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.

Ascendant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Rising, moving upward.Surpassing or controlling.

Part of speech: noun

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

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