ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

: the act or process of ascending

Synonyms of ascension

• ascent
• climb

Examples of ascension in a Sentence

The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.

the ascension of women in society

Recent Examples on the Web

Johnson ignited Caleb Williams in their first year together and validated his ascension into the spotlight as Lions offensive coordinator. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Political ascension Steinem began parlaying the fame that came from her provocative writing to political organizing. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Realistically, Cooper could slide in as the fifth defensive lineman as neither of the others — Cam Rice, Fatorma Mulbah and Alex Huntley — has had a similar ascension outside of Matthew Butler, another player who has shown some growth. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Chase Infiniti and Olivia Dean are two of the most notable starlets of the year in film and music, respectively, with their ascension only fueled by their excellent fashion choices. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ascension

• right ascension

Rhymes for ascension

• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension
• detention
• dimension
• dissension
• distension
• extension
• intension
• invention
• laurentian

Kids Definition

ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen-chən 

: the act or process of ascending

Geographical Definition

Ascension

geographical name

As·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers)