ascent
ascent Lexical Profile
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• noun
A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill, or an upward movement through the air or water.
"The mountaineers prepared carefully for their final ascent to the icy summit."
An advancement or rise to a higher, more important, or more powerful position or status.
"Her rapid ascent from junior analyst to chief executive impressed the entire industry."
An upward slope, path, or rising grade of ground leading to a higher elevation.
"The stone cottage stood at the top of a steep, rocky ascent overlooking the valley."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'ascent' (an upward movement or slope) with its homophone 'assent' (an expression of approval or agreement).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 16th century from the verb 'ascend', patterned on 'descent' and ultimately rooted in the Latin verb 'ascendere', from 'ad-' (to) and 'scandere' (to climb).