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.
Full Definition of MONASTIC. 1. : of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns.2. : resembling (as in seclusion or ascetic simplicity) life in a monastery. â monastic noun.â moÂ·nasÂ·tiÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb. â moÂ·nasÂ·tiÂ·cism \-tÉ-Ësi-zÉm\ noun.ull Definition of MONASTIC. 1. : of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns. 2. : resembling (as in seclusion or ascetic simplicity) life in a monastery.