Ascender

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›ndÉ™(ɹ)

Origin

to ascend + -er

Full definition of ascender

Noun

1. (typography) The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline of a typeface.
2. (climbing) a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope

Coordinate terms

• descender

Related terms

• ascend
• ascent
• ascendant
• ascendance
• ascendancy/ascendency
• ascending

Anagrams

• reascend