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ascesis

as·ce·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-see-sis]
    • /əˈsi sɪs/
    • /əsˈiːsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-see-sis]
    • /əˈsi sɪs/

Definitions of ascesis word

  • noun ascesis the exercise of self-discipline 3
  • noun ascesis the practice of self-discipline, esp. for spiritual purposes; asceticism 3
  • abbreviation ASCESIS askesis. 1
  • noun ascesis Self-discipline. 1

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Parts of speech for Ascesis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ascesis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

ascesis usage trend in Literature

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