ascension

noun

as·cen·sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən

Synonyms of ascension next

: the act or process of ascending

Example Sentences

The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. the ascension of women in society

Recent Examples on the Web Following an ascension of the townhouse’s grand staircase, one is immediately welcomed into an intimate foyer. —

Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 15 Dec. 2022 The World Cup quarterfinals are full of soccer powerhouses like France and Brazil, plus the exciting ascension of Morocco. —

Jason Gay, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022 The first ascension of a monarch in the modern age. —

Time, 23 Nov. 2022 In response to Gray's likely ascension, a committee of the Wyoming Legislature late last month voted to draft a bill that would remove the secretary of state from overseeing the state's elections. —

Nicholas Riccardi, Chron, 10 Sep. 2022 But Udoka remained steady through it all and deserves plenty of credit for this ascension. —

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022 This quick ascension is unique among academics at any college, but particularly rare for a Black professor at a predominately white institution. —

NBC News, 18 July 2021 For the Nazi mystic Captain Blicero (father of the 00000), the rocket will catalyze humanity’s ascension to a higher realm of being. —

John Semley, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2023 After all, his ascension to CEO is said to have resulted from the rising criticism Toyota has faced from investors, environmental activists, and others due to its general resistance to EV adoption under outgoing CEO Akio Toyoda. —

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 14 Feb. 2023 See More

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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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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