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

Many Republicans have railed against Mamdani’s victory in the general election earlier this month, pointing to his ascension as evidence for their claims that the Democratic Party is becoming radicalized. —Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

Dominik Mysterio is continuing his ascension as a bona fide superstar in WWE, due to his heelish persona, heat-generating promos, and impressive in-ring work. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

See them in order of their ascension in 2025 below and vote! —Denise Warner, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2025

Before Passengers, Lawrence’s ascension from indie discovery to blockbuster star had been amazingly smooth. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 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