ataractic
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ataractic
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From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
adjective more ataractic · most ataractic
- That has a tranquilizing effect. Some drugs produce vivid hallucinations, others induce a relaxed condition, or are ataractic in their effect, that is, promote temporary tranquility[.]
noun ataractics
- A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
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Talk about this word "ataractic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ataractic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. ataractic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ataractic "ataractic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ataractic.Cite this
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title = {ataractic},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ataractic},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
