Ascesis Definition
 əsēsəs 
  ascesis
  
    noun
  
 The practice of self-discipline, esp. for spiritual purposes; asceticism.
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  Origin of Ascesis
From Ancient Greek ἄσκησις (askēsis) (askēsis) "exercise"
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