Definition

Describing something that is slanting or curving upward, or that is rising.

Example

The assurgent branches of the tree reached towards the sky.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park they built downtown?

Yeah, it has such assurgent pathways that make it easy to walk around.

I love how it feels like you're walking up a little hill all the time!

Exactly! It makes the whole experience feel refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assurgent is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "surgere" (meaning to rise). The word describes something that is rising or ascending, often used in a figurative sense to indicate growth or improvement.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'rising up' ('surgere') towards a goal or improvement, as 'ad-' means to move towards.

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