acrisia
|a-cri-sia|
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/əˈkraɪziə/
state of uncertainty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrisia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrisia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'krisis' meant 'judgment or decision.'
Historical Evolution
'akrisia' transformed into the Latin word 'acrisia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrisia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without judgment or decision,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of uncertainty or indecision.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of uncertainty or indecision, especially in a medical context where a diagnosis is unclear.
The patient was in a state of acrisia, making it difficult for doctors to determine the next steps.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 23:51