ascetical

as·cet·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-set-ik]
- /əˈsɛt ɪk/
- /əsˈetɪkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-set-ik]
- /əˈsɛt ɪk/

Definitions of ascetical word

noun ascetical a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons. 1
noun ascetical a person who leads an austerely simple life, especially one who abstains from the normal pleasures of life or denies himself or herself material satisfaction. 1
noun ascetical (in the early Christian church) a monk; hermit. 1
adjective ascetical relating to asceticism, the doctrine that one can reach a high spiritual state through the practice of extreme self-denial or self-mortification. 1
adjective ascetical rigorously abstinent; austere: an ascetic existence. 1
adjective ascetical exceedingly strict or severe in religious exercises or self-mortification. 1

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Origin of ascetical

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Greek askētikós subject to rigorous exercise, hardworking, equivalent to askē- (see askesis) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Ascetical

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ascetical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ascetical

adjective ascetical

abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.

Just one Synonym for ascetical