ascension

Plural: ascensions

Noun

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
a movement upward
(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection
(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon
the act of changing location in an upward direction
The act of ascending; an ascent.
A transcendence of the material world; a transition to a higher form, state, or plane of existence.
That which rises, as from distillation.
The act or process of ceasing to be an incel, generally by losing one's virginity/having sex, or entering a romantic relationship.

Examples

The ascension of the hot-air balloon gave us a better view.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ascencioun, from Old French ascension, from Latin ascēnsiō, ascēnsiōnem (“ascent”).

Synonyms

ascending, Ascension Day, Ascension of Christ, Ascension of the Lord, ascent, rise, rising

Antonyms

fall

Scrabble Score: 11

ascension: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ascension: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ascension: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

ascension: valid Words With Friends Word