Ascension
/əˈsɛnʃən/
nounIntermediate📊CommonAction
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Definitions
1
The act of rising; a rising to a higher point or level.
/əˈsɛnʃən/
nounneutralIntermediate
Action
The act of rising or ascending.
The ascension of the hot air balloon was spectacular.
💡 Simply: Going up or rising.
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2
His rapid ascension through the company ranks surprised everyone.
How It's Used
Religious
"The ascension of Jesus Christ is a central tenet of Christian belief."
Astronomy
"The ascension of the star was observed by the astronomers."
From Latin *ascensio*, from *ascendere* "to climb, ascend," from *ad-* "to" + *scandere* "to climb".
Historically, 'ascension' has been used frequently in religious contexts, particularly in relation to the ascension of Jesus Christ. Its secular use broadened over time.
Memory tip
Think of 'ascending' – going up.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"to climb"
rapid ascensionspiritual ascensionsocial ascension
Common misspellings
ascencionascentionacension
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