Ascension

/ə'senʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of moving or going upward: The process of rising or climbing to a higher position, level, or state.
    • (Astronomy) The rising of a celestial body above the horizon: The moment when a star, planet, or other celestial object appears to move above the horizon line as observed from Earth.
    • (Christian theology) The bodily ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven: In the New Testament, the event occurring 40 days after the Resurrection, where Jesus is taken up into heaven.
    • A movement upward: An instance of something increasing in height, level, or status.
    • (Christianity) A feast day commemorating Christ's Ascension: A religious observance held on the 40th day after Easter Sunday.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The climber's slow ascension of the mountain was carefully planned. (The climber's slow upward movement on the mountain was carefully planned.)
    • We calculated the time of the star's ascension. (We calculated the time the star rose above the horizon.)
    • The painting depicts the Ascension of Christ. (The painting depicts Christ's bodily ascent into heaven.)
    • Her rapid ascension to a management position impressed everyone. (Her rapid upward movement to a management position impressed everyone.)
    • The church service for Ascension Day was very moving. (The church service for the feast day of the Ascension was very moving.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Right ascension": In astronomy, a coordinate used to specify the east-west position of a celestial point on the celestial sphere, analogous to longitude on Earth.

    • The astronomer noted the object's right ascension and declination.

  • "Ascension to the throne": The act of becoming a monarch.

    • The nation celebrated the new king's ascension to the throne.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ascend (verb): To move, climb, or go upward.
    • The path ascends to the summit.
  • Ascendant (adjective/noun): Rising in power or influence; a position of dominance.
    • The party was in the ascendant after the election.
  • Ascensional (adjective): Relating to or involving ascent.
    • The ascensional force of the hot air lifted the balloon.
Synonyms
  • Rise: An upward movement.
  • Ascent: The act of climbing or moving up.
  • Climb: An act of ascending, especially using effort.
  • Elevation: The action of raising to a higher level or position.
Related Phrases
  • Ascension Day: The Christian feast day commemorating the Ascension of Christ.
    • Schools were closed for Ascension Day.
  • Line of ascension: The path or sequence of upward movement or succession.
    • He was next in the line of ascension for the family business.
Related Idioms
  • On the ascendant: Increasing in power, popularity, or influence.
    • After the successful product launch, the company's fortunes were on the ascendant.
Noun
  1. the act of changing location in an upward direction
  2. (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon
  3. (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection
  4. a movement upward
    • they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon
  5. (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

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