ascension

noun

as·​cen·​sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

: the act or process of ascending

Synonyms

• ascent
• climb
• rise
• rising
• soar

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

There have, of course, been some bright spots, like the rise of Jey Uso, Iyo Sky’s ascension and the drama involving Jade Cargill and Naomi. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Tesla, Musk’s flagship business, has been hit hard amid his ascension in the Trump administration and adoption of far-right politics. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025

But his ascension into the defense took a couple more years. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025

From signing some of the biggest names in the sport to achieving unprecedented success, TCU’s ascension has been rapid under Campbell. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 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