'acrodont' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrodont,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' and 'odont' meant 'tooth.'

'akrodont' changed from the Greek word 'akrodont' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrodont'.

Initially, it meant 'having teeth at the top,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having teeth attached to the edge of the jawbone without sockets.'