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- [uh-set-uh-siz-uh m]
- /əˈsɛt əˌsɪz əm/
- /əˈset.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-set-uh-siz-uh m]
- /əˈsɛt əˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of asceticism word
- uncountable noun asceticism Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures. 3
- noun asceticism the behaviour, discipline, or outlook of an ascetic, esp of a religious ascetic 3
- noun asceticism the principles of ascetic practices, esp in the early Christian Church 3
- noun asceticism the theory and system of ascetic practices 3
- noun asceticism the practices or way of life of an ascetic 3
- noun asceticism the religious doctrine that one can reach a higher spiritual state by rigorous self-discipline and self-denial 3
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Origin of asceticism
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; ascetic + -ism
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Parts of speech for Asceticism
noun
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adverb
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asceticism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for asceticism
noun asceticism
- frugality — the quality of being frugal, or prudent in saving; the lack of wastefulness: Many people who have lived through periods of economic deprivation develop lifelong habits of frugality and are almost never tempted by wasteful consumption.
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- chastity — the state of being chaste; purity
- self-restraint — restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
Antonyms for asceticism
noun asceticism
- drunkenness — intoxicated; drunk.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- intoxication — inebriation; drunkenness.
- revelry — reveling; boisterous festivity: Their revelry could be heard across the river.
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