monastic Synonyms & Antonyms
/məˈnæstɪk/
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Monastic as an Adjective
1
Of or relating to monasteries or monks.
new monastic people
Monastic as a Noun
1
A person with monastic ways; a nun or monk.
2
A person with monastic ways; a monk.
Monastic in a Sentence
new monastic people
Word Forms & Grammar
monastic (comparative more monastic, superlative most monastic)
monastic (plural monastics)
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Origin of Monastic
From Middle French monastique, from Late Latin monasticus, from Ancient Greek μοναστικός (monastikós).
Quick Facts About Monastic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //məˈnæstɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | Of or relating to monasteries or monks |
| Plural | monastics |
| Comparative / superlative | more monastic, most monastic |
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 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.