ACRASIA

Etymology

Noun

acrasia (uncountable)

lack of self-control; excess; intemperance

Synonyms

• acrasy

Source: Wiktionary


A*cra"si*a, Ac"ra*sy n. Etym: [Gr. akrasia.]

Definition: Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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