reascent

noun

re·​as·​cent (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsent How to pronounce reascent (audio)
plural reascents
: the act or an instance of ascending again : a second or subsequent ascent
his reascent to fame
In this vein, the reascent to the top of the charts of Mariah Carey's newest album, "Music Box," signals more than her musical dominance.Michael Eric Dyson

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reascent was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Reascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reascent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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