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askesis

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as⋅ke⋅sis

  [uh-skee-sis]
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–noun, plural -ses  [-seez] .
strict self-discipline or self-control, as for religious or meditative purposes.
Also, ascesis.

Origin:
1870–75; Gk askēsis exercise, training, equiv. to askē- (var. s. of askeîn to practice, train) + -sis -sis
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Main Entry:  askesis
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a practice of severe self-discipline or ascetism for spiritual reasons; also written ascesis
Etymology:  Gk.
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