Definition of ascent

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Ascent () The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; rising grade; as, a road has an ascent of five degrees..

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Sprunt :: Sprunt (n.) A steep ascent in a road.
Source :: Source (n.) The act of rising; a rise; an ascent.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve..
Ascension :: Ascension (n.) Specifically: The visible ascent of our Savior on the fortieth day after his resurrection. (Acts i. 9.) Also, Ascension Day..
Gradient :: Gradient (n.) The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a road; grade.
Capnomancy :: Capnomancy (n.) Divination by means of the ascent or motion of smoke.
Ascendant :: Ascendant (n.) Ascent; height; elevation.
Violascent :: Violascent (a.) Violescent.
Periblem :: Periblem (n.) Nascent cortex, or immature cellular bark..
Ladder :: Ladder (v. i.) A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps..
Ascent :: Ascent () The way or means by which one ascends.
Renascency :: Renascency (n.) State of being renascent.
Renascent :: Renascent (a.) See Renaissant.
Grade :: Grade (v. t.) To reduce to a level, or to an evenly progressive ascent, as the line of a canal or road..
Climax :: Climax (v. i.) Upward movement; steady increase; gradation; ascent.
Depascent :: Depascent (a.) Feeding.
Connascent :: Connascent (a.) Born together; produced at the same time.
Stibious :: Stibine (n.) Antimony hydride, or hydrogen antimonide, a colorless gas produced by the action of nascent hydrogen on antimony. It has a characteristic odor and burns with a characteristic greenish flame. Formerly called also antimoniureted hydrogen..
Violescent :: Violescent (a.) Tending to a violet color; violascent.
Ascent :: Ascent () An eminence, hill, or high place..
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