Word Adjective
ascending
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /əˈsɛndɪŋ/ UK /ɐsˈɛndɪŋ/ as·cend·ing
Definition
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.
Examples
“The plane is ascending into the clouds.”
“The company reported ascending profits for the third quarter in a row.”
“As the hikers began their ascending journey up the steep ridge, the air grew thinner and the temperature dropped significantly.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun (e.g. 'ascending order').
Etymology
From ascend + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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