ascension

• Substantiv, das das Aufsteigen oder die Aufwärtsbewegung bezeichnet, zum Beispiel das Aufsteigen eines Himmelskörpers über den Horizont oder das Erreichen einer höheren Position.

A noun referring to the act of rising or moving upward, such as a celestial body rising above the horizon or a change in location to a higher position.

1. Movement upwardB2formal

   The act of moving or rising upward, often in a literal or figurative sense.

   Aufstieg

   • The balloon's ascension into the sky was a beautiful sight.
   • His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
   • The mountain climber's ascension was slow but steady.

   Synonymeascentclimbclimbingelevationmountingriserising

   Antonymedeclinedescentdropfall

2. Rising of a starC1formal

   In astronomy, the moment when a star or celestial body rises above the horizon.

   Aufgang eines Sterns

   • The ascension of Sirius occurs just before dawn in winter.
   • Astronomers calculated the exact time of the star's ascension.
   • The ascension of Venus was visible in the early evening sky.

   Synonymeascentriserising

   Antonymedescentsetting

3. Upward change of locationB2formal

   The act of changing position to a higher place or level.

   Aufstieg

   • The elevator's ascension to the top floor was smooth.
   • The ascension of the hot air balloon was delayed by wind.
   • They watched the ascension of the rocket with awe.

   Synonymeascentclimbelevationmountingriserisingsoaring

   Antonymedeclinedescentdropfallsinking