Definition

Describing something that is moving or growing upward, or increasing in level or degree.

Example

The ascending path led us to the top of the hill.

Conversation

Did you notice how the plants in the garden are ascending toward the sunlight?

Yeah, it’s amazing how they grow so beautifully like that.

I love how they seem to reach for the sky in an ascending pattern.

Definitely! It makes the whole garden look vibrant and alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ascending → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "scendere" (meaning to climb or go up). The word describes the action of climbing or moving upward.

Memory Tip

Think of 'climbing' ('scendere') 'to' a higher place ('ad-') — that's why ascending means going up.

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