ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

: the act or process of ascending

Synonyms

• 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

His ascension is a reason for optimism for the A’s heading into 2026. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

While Kiehn’s ascension to corporate powerhouse wasn’t always smooth—his meteoric rise was resented by fellow Nazi Party members—his company became sufficiently dominant that his rolling papers were distributed widely for free during the war to German soldiers. —Robert M. Ehrenreich, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025

Her ascension to lead one of America's largest conservative youth organizations also raises questions about the future direction of the movement. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025

The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment. —Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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), population 1400