'anisocratic' originates from Greek elements 'anisos' and 'kratos', where 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'kratos' meant 'power' (used to form words denoting forms of rule).

'anisocratic' was formed in English from the noun 'anisocracy' (a formation from Greek elements meaning 'unequal rule') and later used adjectivally as 'anisocratic' to describe systems or practices characterized by unequal power.

Initially related to the idea of 'rule by the unequal' (the noun concept), it evolved into the adjective meaning 'characterized by unequal distribution of power' used to describe institutions, systems, or practices.