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

Her potential ascension to the budget panel was repeatedly highlighted by her campaign in 2020 as a way to sway Maine's fickle - and often decisive - independent voting bloc. —NPR, 14 Oct. 2025

Both would have been reasonable responses to Harris’s quick ascension. —Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025

Sanders’ ascension comes in the aftermath of the Browns trading Joe Flacco to Cincinnati this week. —Tom Withers, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025

Weiss’ ascension to the top of CBS News came as the same time that Paramount purchased her site, The Free Press, reportedly for $150 million. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 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