ascending

/əˈsɛndɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Moving or sloping upward; rising.
    • The ascending trail led hikers through a dense forest.
    • The airplane was in an ascending path after takeoff.
    • We watched the ascending smoke from the campfire disappear into the night sky.
  2. Increasing in amount, value, or rank.
    • Students are listed in ascending order of their test scores.
    • The company reported ascending profits for the third quarter.
    • There is an ascending demand for renewable energy sources.
noun
  1. The act or process of moving upward; ascent.
    • His ascending to the throne was celebrated by the entire kingdom.
    • The ascending of the hot air balloon was a beautiful sight.
    • The elevator's smooth ascending made the ride comfortable.
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