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 Word Forms

• ascendingly adverb
• subascending adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascending¹

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

Example Sentences

To give a young ascending front an experienced player.

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Harbaugh called him “a shining star... ascending to be a superstar.”

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With a strong nucleus of veterans and ascending young players, and the addition of several key free-agents, the Rams went into training camp with a deep and talented roster.

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“We have seen Black women really ascending to these roles of political prominence in recent years in ways we haven’t seen before,” said Carr-Glenn, who studies race, ethnicity and politics.

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With the 1980s came an influx of Western women ascending in white-collar professions — and their increase in power demanded some formidable work wear to match.

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