ascension

noun

the act of changing location in an upward direction

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

a movement upward

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven

Roots

scandoscens- · Latin · to climb

Synonyms for ascension

ascentn risen resurrectionn elevationn upgang climbv upgoing upclimb apotheosisn

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