"enstasis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From extasis (Ancient Greek ἔκστασις (ékstasis)), by replacing ex- with en-. Attested in 1948. From ἐν- (en-, “in”) and ἵστημι (hístēmi, “I stand”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἔκστασις}} Ancient Greek ἔκστασις (ékstasis) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} enstasis (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) Contemplation of one's own self. Tags: uncountable Related terms: ekstasis
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