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

No one else’s sudden Hollywood ascension has been more deserved. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026

If successful, Nix could continue his ascension and Denver could remain among the AFC contenders. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The same town followed Duncan’s ascension from Little League All-Star to Iowa Hawkeye to Charlotte Knight — on the precipice of an MLB career. — Alex Zietlow july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Today, the priority has moved from the environment to the battlefield and, with Burnham’s ascension, advocates of war bonds have a shot at turning their vision into reality. — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 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