Word Type

Noun

The word "asceticism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

hedonism

Derived From

ascetic

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

doctrine ism philosophical system philosophy school of thought self-control self-denial self-discipline

Type Of (IsA)

doctrine self denial

Related Terms

ascetic ascetical ascetically

Related Terms

ascetic ascetical ascetically austerity dervish extreme practice principle self denial

Synonym Network

austerity

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