n. 1 the act or an instance of ascending. 2 a an upward movement or rise. b advancement or progress (the ascent of man). 3 a way by which one may ascend; an upward slope.
[ ASCEND, after descent ]
n. 1 the act or an instance of ascending. 2 a an upward movement or rise. b advancement or progress (the ascent of man). 3 a way by which one may ascend; an upward slope.
[ ASCEND, after descent ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012