monastic Meaning & Definition
What Does Monastic Mean?
As an adjective, monastic means Of or relating to monasteries or monks. As a noun, it means A person with monastic ways; a nun or monk. As a noun, it means A person with monastic ways; a monk.
Quick Facts About Monastic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //məˈnæstɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cloistered, unworldly and monk |
| Plural | monastics |
| Comparative / superlative | more monastic, most monastic |
Monastic Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to monasteries or monks.
new monastic people
Monastic as a Noun
- A person with monastic ways; a nun or monk.
Noun
- A person with monastic ways; a monk.
Synonyms of Monastic
Monastic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Monastic
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Monastic in a Sentence
new monastic people
Word Forms & Grammar
monastic (comparative more monastic, superlative most monastic)
monastic (plural monastics)
Words That Rhyme With Monastic
Origin of Monastic
From Middle French monastique, from Late Latin monasticus, from Ancient Greek μοναστικός (monastikós).
How Do You Say Monastic?
You say monastic as //məˈnæstɪk//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Monastic
Is monastic an adjective or a noun?
Monastic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for monastic?
Close synonyms of monastic are cloistered, unworldly and monk. See the full list of monastic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of monastic?
The plural of monastic is monastics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of monastic?
The comparative form is more monastic and the superlative form is most monastic.