hesychast

Hes·y·chast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hes-i-kast]
- /ˈhɛs ɪˌkæst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hes-i-kast]
- /ˈhɛs ɪˌkæst/

Definitions of hesychast word

noun hesychast one of a sect of mystics that originated in the 14th century among the monks on Mt. Athos, Greece. 1
noun hesychast a member of a school of mysticism developed by the monks of Mount Athos in the 14th century 0

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Origin of hesychast

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Medieval Latin hesychasta < Greek hēsychastḗs a recluse, equivalent to hēsycház(ein) to be quiet, be still (verbal derivative of hḗsychos quiet, still) + -tēs agent suffix

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Parts of speech for Hesychast

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hesychast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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