Askesis
/əˈskiːsɪs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Askesis
noun
- (Rigorous) self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.
- (specifically) The praxis or "exercise" of asceticism and self-denial of impulses or passions for the sake of piety, theosis, and connection with God.