Hermitical

/hɜːrˈmɪtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to hermits or their way of life; characterized by solitude, withdrawal from society, and contemplative or ascetic practices.

Etymology

From hermitic plus the suffix -al, creating a more elaborate adjectival form. Both hermitic and hermitical are used interchangeably, with hermitical being slightly more formal.

Kelly Says

The hermitical movement reveals a fascinating contradiction in human nature: we evolved as social creatures, yet some individuals thrive in complete isolation, and religions valued these 'failures' at socialization as spiritual heroes.

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