ascetic
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative forms
- ascetick (obsolete)
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀσκητικός (askētikos), from ἀσκητής (askētēs, “monk, hermit”), from ἀσκέω (askeō, “I exercise”).
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Adjective
ascetic (comparative more ascetic, superlative most ascetic)
- Of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.
[edit] Translations
related to Ascetics
[edit] Noun
ascetic (plural ascetics)
- One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
[edit] Translations
devotee to the practice of self-denial
