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

His Test ascension comes after a weight of domestic red-ball runs and a series of career decisions made with this format in mind. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more. — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

His ascension this camp, with Kenny Pickett throwing him the ball, has been remarkable, akin to Brycen Tremayne’s of a year ago. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026

De Niro and the Kaiser Estate were the gateways to the film’s unique structure of simultaneously telling the story of Vito’s ascension and Michael’s descension and the death of the Corleone family his father had built. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 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)