AKRASIA


Meaning of AKRASIA in English

[ ə'kreɪzɪə , ə'krasɪə ]

(also acrasia )

■ noun chiefly Philosophy weakness of will, leading to someone acting against their better judgement.

Derivatives

akratic adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk, from a- 'without' + kratos 'power, strength'.

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