C1 noun Formal

adcedency

/ædˈsiːdənsi/

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

Examples

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1

The team's adcedency in the local league was a result of their rigorous training.

The team's dominance in the local league resulted from their hard work.

2

The adcedency of the ruling party has remained unchallenged for over a decade.

The governing party's position of power has not been contested for ten years.

3

I didn't expect his sudden adcedency to the role of group leader.

I was surprised by his quick rise to the position of leader.

Word Family

Noun
adcedency
Verb
adcede
Adverb
adcedently
Adjective
adcedent
Related
adceder
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'AD' in 'adcedency' as 'adding' power until you reach the 'cedency' (leadership/throne).

Quick Quiz

The historical ______ of the empire was built upon its vast naval strength.

Correct!

The correct answer is: adcedency

Examples

1

The team's adcedency in the local league was a result of their rigorous training.

everyday

The team's dominance in the local league resulted from their hard work.

2

The adcedency of the ruling party has remained unchallenged for over a decade.

formal

The governing party's position of power has not been contested for ten years.

3

I didn't expect his sudden adcedency to the role of group leader.

informal

I was surprised by his quick rise to the position of leader.

4

Scholars often debate the cultural adcedency of Western ideals during the twentieth century.

academic

Academics discuss the cultural dominance of Western values in the 1900s.

5

Maintaining market adcedency requires constant innovation and strategic planning.

business

Keeping a leading position in the market needs continuous new ideas and planning.

Word Family

Noun
adcedency
Verb
adcede
Adverb
adcedently
Adjective
adcedent
Related
adceder

Common Collocations

gain adcedency to achieve a position of power
political adcedency dominance within a political system
moral adcedency superiority in ethical standing
challenge the adcedency to contest someone's power
cultural adcedency dominance of one culture over others

Common Phrases

in the adcedency

in a position of increasing power

rise to adcedency

the process of becoming dominant

hold adcedency over

to have power or control over others

Often Confused With

adcedency vs ascendancy

Ascendancy is the standard spelling for the state of being dominant; adcedency is a rare or archaic variant.

adcedency vs accedence

Accedence refers specifically to the act of agreeing to a demand or entering an office, rather than the state of being dominant.

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Usage Notes

This word is extremely formal and rare; it is typically found in legal, historical, or academic texts. In modern English, 'ascendancy' is almost always preferred.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell this word as 'ascendancy' or confuse it with 'accident' due to phonetic similarities.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'AD' in 'adcedency' as 'adding' power until you reach the 'cedency' (leadership/throne).

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'accedere' (to approach or come to), later evolving in Middle English to represent the state of reaching a high position.

Grammar Patterns

uncountable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'over' can be used with the definite article 'the'

Quick Quiz

The historical ______ of the empire was built upon its vast naval strength.

Correct!

The correct answer is: adcedency

Related Words

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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