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akrasia

/ əˈkreɪzɪə /

noun

  1. philosophy weakness of will; acting in a way contrary to one's sincerely held moral values
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • aˈkratic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of akrasia1

C20: from a- ² + Greek kratos power

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