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

Murphy has been a regular contributor to the company’s ascension, headlining films that include The Nutty Professor franchise, Bowfinger, Life, Boomerang, Candy Cane Lane, and Tower Heist. —Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025

The 35-year-old right-hander has continued his ascension this season. —Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025

Still, European officials cautioned that any agreement would only be preliminary, and from their perspective amounts to damage mitigation because duties would be higher than prior to Trump’s ascension. —semafor.com, 8 July 2025

Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport. —Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 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