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- [muh-nas-tik]
- /məˈnæs tɪk/
- /məˈnæs.tɪk/
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- [muh-nas-tik]
- /məˈnæs tɪk/
Definitions of monastic word
- adjective monastic of or relating to monasteries: a monastic library. 1
- adjective monastic of, relating to, or characteristic of monks or nuns, their manner of life, or their religious obligations: monastic vows. 1
- adjective monastic of, relating to, or characteristic of a secluded, dedicated, or austere manner of living. 1
- noun monastic a member of a monastic community or order, especially a monk. 1
- noun monastic Of or relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live. 1
- adjective monastic relating to sequestered religious orders 1
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Origin of monastic
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English monastik < Late Latin monasticus < Late Greek monastikós, equivalent to monas- (verbid stem of monázein to be alone; see mon-) + -ikos -ic, with -t- by analogy with derivatives of agent nouns in -tēs (cf. athlete, athletic)
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Parts of speech for Monastic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monastic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj monastic
- secluded — sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
- solitary — alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
adjective monastic
- spartan — Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people.
- frugal — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- hermetic — made airtight by fusion or sealing.
- cloistral — of, like, or characteristic of a cloister
noun monastic
- anchorite — a person who lives in seclusion, esp a religious recluse; hermit
- friar — Roman Catholic Church. a member of a religious order, especially the mendicant orders of Franciscans, Dominicans, Carmelites, and Augustinians.
- monk — (James) Arthur ("Art") born 1957, U.S. football player.
- cenobite — a member of a religious order living in a monastery or convent
- eremite — A Christian hermit or recluse.
Antonyms for monastic
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