enstasis

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”).

Noun

enstasis (uncountable)

1. (philosophy) Contemplation of one's own self.

Related terms

• ekstasis

Anagrams

• saintess, sestinas