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      ascending
      noun
      An ascent.
      adjective
      Rising or increasing to higher levels, values, or degrees. (e.g. of a sequence)
      Leading or sloping upwards.
      (computing) That causes a sequence to follow an ascending order.
      Roots
      scandoscend- · Latin · climb
      Synonyms for ascending
      acclivitousadjscandentadjdescendingadjupwardadvascensiveadjascendantnsoaringnuphilladjdownwardadjelevatedn
      Words related to ascending
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