Meaning & use
Askesis
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A disciplined practice of self-denial or rigorous training undertaken for spiritual or philosophical self-improvement.
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The monk's daily askesis included fasting, silence, and prolonged prayer.
Stoic philosophers viewed askesis as essential training for living virtuously.
A note on using this word
From the Greek word for "exercise" or "training," it is the root of the English word "ascetic."
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asceticismself-discipline
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