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

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

McDaniels also helped lead quarterback Drake Maye to an impressive second-year ascension and MVP-caliber campaign. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

An impressive spring could be the first step in that rapid ascension. —Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Thanks largely to Maye’s ascension and the influence of head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots followed up back-to-back four-win seasons by going 14-3, then dispatching the Chargers, Texans and Broncos to reach their first Super Bowl since the 2018 season. —Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 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