Acrasieae

Pronunciation: /əˈkreɪziˌiː/

Definitions of acrasieae

noun a taxonomic group within the family Acanthaceae consisting of plants native to tropical regions

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of the word 'acrasieae' before.

A2 The teacher explained that 'acrasieae' is a term used in psychology.

B1 The concept of 'acrasieae' is related to a lack of self-control.

B2 Researchers have conducted studies on the phenomenon of 'acrasieae' in decision-making.

C1 The philosopher discussed the implications of 'acrasieae' on ethical behavior.

C2 The neuroscientist proposed a new theory to explain the neurological basis of 'acrasieae'.

Examples of acrasieae in a Sentence

formal The acrasieae of the individual was evident in their inability to control their impulses.

informal She couldn't resist buying more shoes, it's like she has acrasieae or something.

slang His acrasieae for junk food is out of control.

figurative The acrasieae of the organization led to its downfall as they consistently made poor decisions.

Grammatical Forms of acrasieae

• plural: acrasieaes
• comparative: more acrasieae
• superlative: most acrasieae
• present tense: acrasieae
• future tense: will acrasieae
• perfect tense: has acrasieaed
• continuous tense: is acrasieaing
• singular: acrasieae
• positive degree: acrasieae
• infinitive: to acrasieae
• gerund: acrasieaing
• participle: acrasieaed

Origin and Evolution of acrasieae

First Known Use: 0350 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrasieae' originated from the Greek word 'akrasia', meaning lack of self-control or weakness of will.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Greek philosophy to describe the state of acting against one's better judgment, the term 'acrasieae' has evolved over time to also encompass psychological and behavioral theories related to self-control and decision-making.