| 释义 |
en·cra·tite
\-ˌtīt\ noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Late Latin encratita, from Late Greek enkratitēs, from Greek enkratēs self-disciplined (from en in +0 -kratēs, from kratos strength) + -itēs -ite — more at in, hard
: a member of certain 2d century ascetic sects that condemned sexual intercourse, clericalism, and the use of animal food and strong drink — compare apostolici |