Ascension

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛnʃən/

Definitions of ascension

noun the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after his resurrection

Example Sentences

A1 The ascension of the hot air balloon was a sight to behold.

A2 The ascension of the elevator was smooth and quick.

B1 The ascension of the company's stock price was due to strong quarterly earnings.

B2 The ascension of the mountain was challenging but rewarding.

C1 The ascension of the political leader to power marked a new era for the country.

C2 The ascension of the artist to international fame was well-deserved after years of hard work.

Examples of ascension in a Sentence

formal The ascension of the hot air balloon was a majestic sight.

informal We watched the ascension of the rocket into space.

slang Did you see the ascension of that new rapper in the music scene?

figurative His ascension to power was swift and unexpected.

Grammatical Forms of ascension

• past tense: ascended
• plural: ascensions
• comparative: more ascendant
• superlative: most ascendant
• present tense: ascends
• future tense: will ascend
• perfect tense: has ascended
• continuous tense: is ascending
• singular: ascension
• positive degree: ascendant
• infinitive: to ascend
• gerund: ascending
• participle: ascended

Origin and Evolution of ascension

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ascension' originates from the Latin word 'ascensio', which is derived from the verb 'ascendere' meaning 'to climb up' or 'to rise'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ascension' has come to be associated with the act of rising or moving upwards, especially in a spiritual or religious context, such as the ascension of Jesus into heaven in Christian theology.