Meaning of ascesis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈskisəs/

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1. Noun

   ascesis

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from Greek askēsis‘training’, from askein‘to exercise’

   Definitions

   1. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint