idiorrhythmic

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English

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Etymology

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From ἴδιος (ídios, own, personal, distinct) + ῥῠθμός (rhuthmós, rule, measure, rhythm).

Adjective

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idiorrhythmic (comparative more idiorrhythmic, superlative most idiorrhythmic)

  1. (Christianity) self-regulating; usually referring to an Eastern form of monastic life where monks live alone, often in isolation, constantly in mental prayer.
    St. Stergos was an idiorrhythmic monk.
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