First Known Use: 14th century
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ascension
noun as·cen·sion \ə-ˈsen(t)-shən\
: the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position
the Ascension : the Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ's journey to heaven after his death
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: the act or process of ascending
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Origin of ASCENSION
Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere
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geographical name As·cen·sion \ə-ˈsen(t)-shən\
Definition of ASCENSION
island in S. Atlantic belonging to British colony of St. Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), pop 1400
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ascension
noun as·cen·sion \ə-ˈsen-shən\
Definition of ASCENSION for Kids
: the act or process of moving or rising up especially to a higher or more powerful position <ascension to the throne>
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