Askesis
/əˈskiːsɪs/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
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.
Anagrams of Askesis
No exact anagrams found for "askesis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
s1
k5
e1
s1
i1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Askesis
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 "Askesis"
Askesis is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Askesis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "askesis" is a medium-scoring word.