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ascending

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɛndɪŋ// UK //ɐsˈɛndɪŋ// as·cend·ing

adj. moving or going upwards. You use it to describe something rising in height, rank, or amount.

adj. moving or directed upwards; increasing in degree, rank, or value. Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The plane is ascending into the clouds.

CONTEXTUAL

The company reported ascending profits for the third quarter in a row.

COMPLEX

As the hikers began their ascending journey up the steep ridge, the air grew thinner and the temperature dropped significantly.

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Origin

From ascend + -ing.

Usage

Often used attributively before a noun (e.g. 'ascending order').

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