ascension


Definition: Meaning of, ascension in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈsɛnʃ(ə)n /

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  1. the Ascension in the Christian religion, when Jesus Christ left the earth and went to heaven
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  2. [uncountable] formal when someone moves to a more important or higher position or job
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Ascension


Definition: Meaning of, Ascension in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈsɛnʃ(ə)n /

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  1. New Testament the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection
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  2. Christianity celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
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Ascension used in phrases

  • Ascension Day
    1. a Christian holy day on the Thursday 40 days after Easter, when Christians remember when Christ went up to heaven ( the Ascension )
  • Ascension of Christ (noun)
    1. New Testament the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection
  • Ascension of the Lord (noun)
    1. Christianity celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
  • right ascension (noun)
    1. astronomy the equatorial coordinate specifying the angle, measured eastward along the celestial equator, from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through an object in the sky; usually expressed in hours and minutes and seconds; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere
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