ascension
as·cen·sion
noun \ə-ˈsen(t)-shən\Definition of ASCENSION
: the act or process of ascending
Examples of ASCENSION
- The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
- the ascension of women in society
Origin of ASCENSION
Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere
First Known Use: 14th century
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As·cen·sion
geographical name \ə-ˈsen(t)-shən\Definition of ASCENSION
island in S. Atlantic belonging to British colony of St. Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), pop 1400
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