# ascender

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A person or thing that ascends.
2. The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
3. A lowercase letter that has such a portion, such as d or h.
4. a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.

## Etymology
From ascend + -er.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ascender