Definitions for askesis

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askesis as·ke·sis

Spelling: [uh-skee-sis]

IPA: /əˈski sɪs/

Askesis is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in askesis (aeiksss).

Definitions for askesis

noun

1. strict self-discipline or self-control, as for religious or meditative purposes.

Origin of askesis

1870-75; Greek askēsis exercise, training, equivalent to askē- (variant stem of askeîn to practice, train) + -sis -sis