AskDefine | Define ascesis

Dictionary Definition

ascesis n : rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint [syn: asceticism] [also: asceses (pl)]

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Etymology

From sc=polytonic (askēsis) "exercise"

Noun

  1. self-discipline
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