Genetic variation is the raw material of evolution. Without genetic variation, a population cannot evolve in response to changing environmental variables and, as a result, may face an increased risk of extinction.enetic variation is the raw material of evolution. Without genetic variation, a population cannot evolve in response to changing environmental variables and, as a result, may face an increased risk of extinction.
Both asceticism and monasticism have been adopted by worshipers of various faiths. In general, asceticism is the practice of strict self-denial as a means of attaining a higher spiritual plane. Monasticism is the state of being secluded from the world in order to fulfill religious vows.
monastic. adj. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to monasteries or monks, nuns, etc. 2. resembling this sort of life; reclusive. n. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who is committed to this way of life, esp a monk. (mÉËnaes mÉËnÃ¦s). tÉªk. Adj, alsoâ¢moâ²nasâ¢ti. caloâ¢nasâ¢tic. 1. of or pertaining to monks, nuns, or monasteries: monastic vows. 2. of or resembling the secluded, dedicated, or austere life characteristic of a monastery. 3. a member of a monastic community or order, esp. a monk.