Definition of Ascending

1. Noun. The act of changing location in an upward direction.

Exact synonyms: Ascension, Ascent, Rise
Generic synonyms: Motion, Move, Movement
Specialized synonyms: Levitation, Heave, Heaving, Climb, Mount, Soar, Zoom
Derivative terms: Ascend, Ascensional, Ascend, Rise, Rise, Rise

2. Adjective. Moving or going or growing upward. "The ascending stems of chickweed"

Definition of Ascending

1. a. Rising; moving upward; as, an ascending kite.

Definition of Ascending

1. Verb. (present participle of ascend) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ascending

1. ascend [v] - See also: ascend

Medical Definition of Ascending

1. Rising or curving upward. Growing erect after an oblique or semi-horizontal beginning. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascending

ascendantly
ascendants
ascended
ascendence
ascendences
ascendencies
ascendency
ascendens
ascendent
ascendents
ascender
ascenders
ascendest
ascendeth
ascendible
ascending (current term)
ascending(a)
ascending anterior branch
ascending aorta
ascending artery
ascending branch
ascending branch of the inferior mesenteric artery
ascending cervical artery
ascending cholangitis
ascending colon
ascending colons
ascending current
ascending degeneration
ascending frontal convolution
ascending frontal gyrus

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