German Meaning of ascension

Himmelfahrt

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Definitions and Meaning of ascension in English

Wordnet

ascension (n)

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

a movement upward

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

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

the act of changing location in an upward direction

Webster

ascension (n.)

The act of ascending; a rising; ascent.

Specifically: The visible ascent of our Savior on the fortieth day after his resurrection. (Acts i. 9.) Also, Day.

An ascending or arising, as in distillation; also that which arises, as from distillation.

FAQs About the word ascension

Himmelfahrt

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter, a movement upward, (New Testament) the rising of the b

Aufstieg,klettern,wandern,Steigerung,steigen,steigend,steigen,Abflug,Start,verstärken

Abstieg,tauchen,Tauchen,Tropfen,Fall,eintauchen,Sinken,Abstieg,Verminderen,unten

ascending node => Aufsteigender Knoten, ascending colon => Colon ascendens, ascending artery => Aorta ascendens, ascending aorta => Aorta ascendens, ascending => aufsteigend,