Noun Definition

ascension

1.Definition: (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

Category: General

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

Category: General

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

Category: General

4.Definition: a movement upward

Related Noun(s):ascent, rise

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of changing location in an upward direction

Related Noun(s):ascent, rise

Category: General