ascending

[ uh-sen-ding ]

adjective

1. moving upward; rising.
2. Botany. growing or directed upward, especially obliquely or in a curve from the base.

ascending

/ əˈsɛndɪŋ /

adjective

1. moving upwards; rising
2. botany sloping or curving upwards

   the ascending stem of a vine

Other Words From

• as·cending·ly adverb
• subas·cending adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascending¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; ascend, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Say goodbye to the beach for now just before Cactus Point, ascending the stairs with a black railing to Pearl Street and then turning right on Ocean Way.

From Los Angeles Times

But just two years after ascending to power, that ability seems to have fizzled out – leaving Gachagua butting heads with the president and in a position where many legislators are pushing for his removal.

From BBC

The openly queer artist is rapidly ascending into a level of pop stardom that even Roan herself didn't see coming.

From Salon

They tend to have a much harder time ascending the stratified ranks of culture and politics, becoming the published authors and elected officials who might provide representational equality.

From Salon

Over the course of the hour-long event, Trump took dozens of questions and he chastised Ms Harris for failing to take questions from reporters since ascending to the top of the ticket.

From BBC

Related Words

• ascendance
• ascension
• climb