askesis

as·ke·sis

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-skee-sis]
- /əˈski sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-skee-sis]
- /əˈski sɪs/

Definitions of askesis word

noun askesis the procedure of demonstrating self-control and determination of action and purpose 3
noun plural askesis strict self-discipline or self-control, as for religious or meditative purposes. 1
noun askesis the practice of severe self-discipline, asceticism. 0

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Origin of askesis

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; Greek askēsis exercise, training, equivalent to askē- (variant stem of askeîn to practice, train) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Askesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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askesis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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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