askesis

askesis
/euh skee"sis/, n., pl. askeses /-seez/.
strict self-discipline or self-control, as for religious or meditative purposes.
Also, ascesis.
[1870-75; Gk askesis exercise, training, equiv. to aske- (var. s. of askeîn to practice, train) + -sis -SIS]

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