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

There’s a million stories of guys that have that classic ascension. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Sep. 2026

Unquestioned leader in the clubhouse for ascension into the elite tier of his position. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Anyone that looks at Adams’ journey sees that his ascension most likely will not stop at him being an offensive coordinator. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

The meetup was a confirmation of Wasia’s pop-cultural ascension. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 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)