ASCENSION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

Categories: Holy day of obligation

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

Categories: Change of location, Travel

Synonyms

Ascension, Ascension of the lord, Ascension day, Ascending, Ascent

Antonyms

Fall

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "ascension" comes from Latin ascēnsiō. It started in Old French ascension. Then it appeared in Middle English ascencioun.

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Each language in this chain added phonetic changes that transformed the original sound.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Ascension

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➡️ Words that Start with AS

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Words that End with ON ⬅️

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