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doctrine vs asceticism

asceticism vs doctrine

doctrine and asceticism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
doctrine Yes No No No
asceticism Yes No No No
As nouns, asceticism is a hyponym of doctrine; that is, asceticism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than doctrine:
  • doctrine: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  • asceticism: the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
doctrine (noun) asceticism (noun)
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Difference between doctrine and asceticism

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