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Aesthetic vs. Ascetic
Aesthetic
/iːsˈθetɪk/Examples:
He glanced at the title and read, "The Science of AEsthetics."The room's aesthetic reflects minimalistic beauty.He has an aesthetic approach to problem-solving.
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Ascetic
/ə'setɪk/Examples:
An ascetic lifestyle involves minimal material possessions.She admired his ascetic dedication to spiritual practices.Monks often lead an ascetic life, seeking enlightenment.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Aesthetic relates to beauty and art, while ascetic refers to a lifestyle of self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
- Remember aesthetic by thinking of visual or sensory appeal, often used in design or art contexts.
- Ascetic can be recalled by associating it with monks or hermits who live with minimal physical comforts.
- Think of the aes in aesthetic as art and elegance, while the asc in ascetic as abstaining and simple.
- Aesthetic is concerned with appreciation of beauty, whereas ascetic means living without material pleasures.
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