ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

: the act or process of ascending

Synonyms of ascension

• 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

While Miami struggled to threaten, the 20-year-old Martínez appeared once again to be the biggest beneficiary of Dos Santos’s ascension in the wake of Steve Cherundolo’s four-year run as head coach. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026

The Heat then filled the two-way spot vacated by Gardner’s ascension by signing guard Trevor Keels from their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, to a two-way contract. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026

Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion? —Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Kubiak maintained quarterback Sam Darnold’s ascension, turned wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba into the Offensive Player of the Year and kept his discipline with a physical rushing attack. —Jeff Howe, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026

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