English Explanatory Dictionary

ascension

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of ascending; an ascent.
  2. A transcendence of the material world; a transition to a higher form, state, or plane of existence.
  3. That which rises, as from distillation.
  4. The act or process of ceasing to be an incel, generally by losing one's virginity/having sex, or entering a romantic relationship.
name
  1. Entry into heaven while still alive.
  2. The believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.
  3. A holiday celebrating the Ascension of Jesus, 40 days after Easter.
  4. Ellipsis of Ascension Island.

Pronunciation

/əˈsɛnʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-ascension.wav

Word forms

ascension ascensions

Etymology

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

Synonyms

assumption translation Ascension Day

Related words

ascend descension accession Rapture

Derived words

ascensional ascensionist oblique ascension reascension right ascension Ascension crake Ascension Island Ascension Parish Ascensiontide
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