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 to regular starting duties in the midfield coincided with André Luiz’s first start. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Key to Lakes’ late-season ascension has been the dual-threat production of Ethan Gialo, who’s only 18 yards shy of a 1,000-yard rushing season and has thrown for 1,117 yards and 11 TDs. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, his world-transforming triumph over death and the grave. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026

Platner’s noisy ascension and implosion didn’t just leave the Democrats looking untrustworthy. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 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)