The act of rising or ascending, especially referring to Christ's ascent to heaven or any upward movement or advancement.
From Latin ascensio 'a climbing up', from ascendere 'to climb up', from ad- 'to' + scandere 'to climb'. Entered English via Old French in the 13th century, originally in religious contexts.
Ascension Island in the South Atlantic got its name because it was discovered on Ascension Day (commemorating Christ's ascension) in 1503. The island was so remote and barren that it was used as a natural prison, making its 'ascension' name deeply ironic.
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