acedia
|a-ce-di-a|
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/əˈsiːdiə/
lack of care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acedia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akēdia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kēdos' meant 'care or concern.'
Historical Evolution
'akēdia' transformed into the Latin word 'acedia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acedia' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of care or concern,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with one's position or condition in the world.
The monk struggled with acedia, finding it hard to maintain his daily prayers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 01:51