English Explanatory Dictionary

ascender

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or thing that ascends.
  2. The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
  3. A lowercase letter that has such a portion, such as d or h.
  4. a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.

Word forms

ascender ascenders

Etymology

From ascend + -er.

Related words

ascend ascendance ascendancy ascendency ascendant ascending ascent

Translations

Esperanto: superliniaĵo Finnish: yläpidennys German: Oberlänge Hungarian: felnyúló szár Irish: éiritheach Portuguese: ascendente
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