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ascension

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[ uh-sen-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of ascending; ascent.
  2. the Ascension, the bodily ascending of Christ from earth to heaven.
  3. (initial capital letter) Ascension Day.


Ascension

2

[ uh-sen-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a British island in the S Atlantic Ocean: constituent part of St. Helena. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).

ascension

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/ əˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the act of ascending
  2. astronomy the rising of a star above the horizon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Ascension

2

/ əˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. New Testament the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Ascension

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/ əˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԲDzԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ascension1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English ascencioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin ŧԲō-, stem of ŧԲō, from ŧԲ(ܲ) “climbed up” (past participle of ascendere “to climb up”; ascend ) + -ion
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Afterward, I asked him if he thought Flores’ ascension represented a fresh start for Huntington Park.

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His ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.

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It felt like we were witnessing the ascension of a star who’d light up Hollywood for decades.

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Brook's ascension would bring issues in that he would not always be available because of his key role in the Test team.

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“I’m Still Here’s” ascension into the best picture and lead actress races may be due to its overnight relevance.

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