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

But Old Man Nate’s ascension to the big four means Jawan has been officially demoted to the minor leagues. —Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025

His 2022 Un Verano Sin Ti is the only Spanish-language album to ever receive a nomination in the category, and a win would be a massive step in the recognition of Latin pop’s ongoing ascension. —Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025

Ragans has returned to his ace status and cleared every benchmark in his re-ascension atop the rotation. —Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025

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