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acrasy

noun
ac·​ra·​sy | \ ˈa-krÉ™-sÄ“, -zÄ“\
plural -es

Definition of acrasy

archaic
: excess, intemperance

First Known Use of acrasy

1590, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acrasy

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

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