ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən How to pronounce ascension (audio)
: the act or process of ascending

Examples of ascension in a Sentence

The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. the ascension of women in society
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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 See All Example Sentences for ascension

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ascension was in the 14th century

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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

ascension

noun
as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen-chən How to pronounce ascension (audio)
: the act or process of ascending

Geographical Definition

Ascension

geographical name

As·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən How to pronounce Ascension (audio)
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400

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