'acratia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀκρασία' (akrasia), where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kratos' meant 'power' or 'strength'.

'ἀκρασία' transformed into the Latin word 'acratia', and eventually became the modern English word 'acratia'.

Initially, it meant 'without power or strength', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of self-control'.