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From extasis (Ancient Greek ἔκστασις (ékstasis)), by replacing ex- with en-. Attested in 1948.

From ἐν- (en-, in) and ἵστημι (hístēmi, I stand).

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enstasis (uncountable)

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

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