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

The visit will mark Trump's first meeting with King Charles since the monarch's ascension and an unusual second state visit for a U.S. president. —Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

The Policy Revolution Behind the Numbers China’s pharmaceutical ascension didn’t happen by accident—it was engineered through deliberate policy reforms that removed regulatory bottlenecks and streamlined approval processes. —Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

His ascension to President is a natural progression, one that is both seamless and will be universally respected. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025

The journeyman playmaker was part of Bryce Young’s late-season ascension, as Moore became a go-to target for the QB. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 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