Meaning of the word ascending in English

What does ascending mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ascending

US /əˈsen.dɪŋ/
UK /əˈsen.dɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

increasing in size or importance.

Example:
incomes ranked in ascending order of size
2.

sloping or leading upward.

Example:
a gently ascending forest path
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