ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

: the act or process of ascending

Synonyms

• ascent
• climb
• rise
• rising
• soar

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

Between Manning’s ascension in 2024 and his brief stint at Ohio State University, Ewers has faced his fair share of adversity. —C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025

But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season. —Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025

Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James. —Fiifi Frimpong, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025

Oklahoma City’s ascension over the past few years has been exponential. —Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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