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

So, unfortunately conversations around the lives lost at that game steadily dwindled while Puff’s ascension in the entertainment world soared. —Essence, 11 Dec. 2025

His ascension, however, only came at the regression of his backcourt mate Boogie Fland, which is starting to become a trend. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025

While there isn’t an exact formula to McMillon’s remarkable career ascension, the outgoing CEO credited his proactive work ethic to getting him to the top. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025

The historical drama stars Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria and follows the monarch from her childhood to her ascension to the throne in the mid-19th century. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 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