Definition of ascension
: the act or process of ascending
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Examples of ascension in a Sentence
The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
Origin and Etymology of ascension
Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere
First Known Use: 14th century
Ascension
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isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
ASCENSION Defined for English Language Learners
ascension
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: the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position
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the Ascension : the Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ's journey to heaven after his death
Ascension
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: British island in the Atlantic Ocean
ASCENSION Defined for Kids
ascension
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: the act or process of moving or rising up especially to a higher or more powerful position ascension to the throne
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