ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ascension

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈsɛnʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ascension is a noun meaning The act of ascending; an ascent.

Meaning

The act of ascending; an ascent.

More Meanings

  1. A transcendence of the material world; a transition to a higher form, state, or plane of existence.
  2. That which rises, as from distillation.
  3. (incel slang, intramurally derogatory) The act or process of ceasing to be an incel, generally by losing one's virginity/having sex, or entering a romantic relationship.

Example Sentences

vaporous ascensions from the stomach
The ascension of the hot-air balloon gave us a better view.
Furthermore, the concept of "ascension" highlights incels' fixation on intimate relationships as the ultimate source of social fulfillment.
“When I see how popular white guys are, I almost start to believe ascension is possible. But then I remember all of my other defects. Like the fact that I'm middle-aged”.

Word Forms

Synonyms for ascension

Depending on context, synonyms include rise, rising, ascent, ascending.

Antonyms for ascension

Common opposites include fall.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ascent, rising, rise, ascending, lift, climb.

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