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

As we’ve seen since, there are some pitfalls of ascending to that next level of popularity as a sport …

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• ascendance
• ascension
• climb