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

So far, Dos Santos’ ascension has launched in the best possible way. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026

Asked about his ascension Friday following practice, Santos cited patience. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026

His ascension to chairman came after Eric Kutsenda, Peter Seidler’s longtime business partner, served as interim control person for a year after Peter Seidler’s death. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 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

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