acrasy

noun

ac·​ra·​sy

ˈa-krə-sē,

-zē

plural -es

archaic

: excess, intemperance

Word History

Etymology

Greek akrasia incontinence, debility, from akratēs powerless, incontinent, intemperate (from a- a- entry 2 + kratos strength) + -ia -y

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

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