ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən How to pronounce ascension (audio)
: the act or process of ascending

Examples of ascension in a Sentence

The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. the ascension of women in society
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But the right-hander’s ascension is a meaningful subplot to this Phillies’ season. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 Anthony’s quick ascension into one of the NBA’s deadliest scorers started in 2003 when the Denver Nuggets selected him third overall, two picks behind future first ballot Hall of Famer LeBron James. Fiifi Frimpong, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025 Oklahoma City’s ascension over the past few years has been exponential. Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Though the Tigers won the National title in 2024, their ascension to the top of the national rankings is unprecedented. Caroline Price, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ascension

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ascension was in the 14th century

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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

ascension

noun
as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen-chən How to pronounce ascension (audio)
: the act or process of ascending

Geographical Definition

Ascension

geographical name

As·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən How to pronounce Ascension (audio)
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400

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