ascension
Ascension (noun) means the act of rising or moving upward, especially to a position of power or a higher spiritual state. Example: “Her ascension to head of the department surprised no one.”
How to use ascension
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rise to a higher position, status, or (in Christian belief) a rise into heaven.
Not to be confused with "ascent," the everyday word for the act or process of climbing/rising; "ascension" is more formal and often religious.
Word forms
ascensions plural
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Etymology
From Latin ascensio, "a climbing up," from ascendere ("to ascend").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ascension” mean?
The word “ascension” means the act of rising or moving upward, especially to a position of power or a higher spiritual state. In plain terms, a rise to a higher position, status, or (in Christian belief) a rise into heaven.
How do you pronounce “ascension”?
“Ascension” is pronounced uh-SEHN-shuhn (/əˈsɛnʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “ascension” in a sentence?
Here is “ascension” used in a sentence: “Her ascension to head of the department surprised no one.”
What part of speech is “ascension”?
“Ascension” is a noun.
Where does the word “ascension” come from?
The word “ascension” comes from Latin. From Latin ascensio, "a climbing up," from ascendere ("to ascend").
Is “ascension” a common word?
“Ascension” is an uncommon word in modern English.