Ascesis

/əˈsiːsɪs/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters

Definition of Ascesis

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.

Anagrams of Ascesis

No exact anagrams found for "ascesis". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "ascesis" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

AS...Words starting with "as"...ISWords ending with "is"All 7-letter words Unscramble "ascesis"

Letter Values

a1

s1

c3

e1

s1

i1

s1

Total: 9 Scrabble points

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Rhymes With Ascesis

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Related 7-Letter Words

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Ascesis"

Ascesis is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Ascesis" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ascesis" is a low-scoring word.