acoemetic
|a-coe-met-ic|
C2
/ˌækoʊˈmɛtɪk/
non-sleeping monks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acoemetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akoimetos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'koimetos' meant 'sleeping.'
Historical Evolution
'akoimetos' transformed into the Latin word 'acoemeticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acoemetic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not sleeping,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to monks who did not sleep.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a group of early Christian monks who did not sleep.
The acoemetic monks were known for their continuous prayer.
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