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

His ascension this camp, with Kenny Pickett throwing him the ball, has been remarkable, akin to Brycen Tremayne’s of a year ago. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026

De Niro and the Kaiser Estate were the gateways to the film’s unique structure of simultaneously telling the story of Vito’s ascension and Michael’s descension and the death of the Corleone family his father had built. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

What is your relationship to that branch of comedy and its ascension? — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

If Houston wins a weak division and makes a meaningful playoff run, failing to add another arm will become a footnote in an otherwise impressive ascension from a 20-31 record on May 20. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 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), population 1400