Definition of ascent

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Ascent () An eminence, hill, or high place..

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Still :: Still (n.) A steep hill or ascent.
Declivity :: Declivity (n.) Deviation from a horizontal line; gradual descent of surface; inclination downward; slope; -- opposed to acclivity, or ascent; the same slope, considered as descending, being a declivity, which, considered as ascending, is an acclivity..
Ascent :: Ascent () An eminence, hill, or high place..
Gradual :: Gradual (n.) Proceeding by steps or degrees; advancing, step by step, as in ascent or descent or from one state to another; regularly progressive; slow; as, a gradual increase of knowledge; a gradual decline..
Subnect :: Subnascent (a.) Growing underneath.
Ascension :: Ascension (n.) The act of ascending; a rising; ascent.
Clivity :: Clivity (n.) Inclination; ascent or descent; a gradient.
Incline :: Incline (n.) An inclined plane; an ascent o/ descent; a grade or gradient; a slope.
Ascendant :: Ascendant (n.) Ascent; height; elevation.
Uprising :: Uprising (n.) Act of rising; also, a steep place; an ascent..
Ascension :: Ascension (n.) Specifically: The visible ascent of our Savior on the fortieth day after his resurrection. (Acts i. 9.) Also, Ascension Day..
Reascent :: Reascent (n.) A returning ascent or ascension; acclivity.
Violascent :: Violascent (a.) Violescent.
Grandfather :: Grandfather (n.) A father's or mother's father; an ancestor in the next degree above the father or mother in lineal ascent.
Renascent :: Renascent (a.) See Renaissant.
Steep :: Steep (v. t.) Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient..
Ascent :: 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..
Barometer :: Barometer (n.) An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent..
Capnomancy :: Capnomancy (n.) Divination by means of the ascent or motion of smoke.
Gradient :: Gradient (n.) The rate of regular or graded ascent or descent in a road; grade.
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