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Definition of Ataraxic
1. Adjective. Tending to soothe or tranquilize. "Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Exact synonyms: Ataractic, Sedative, Tranquilising, Tranquilizing, Tranquillising, Tranquillizing
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Ataractic, Ataraxia, Ataraxia, Sedate, Sedative
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Ataractic, Ataraxia, Ataraxia, Sedate, Sedative
Definition of Ataraxic
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to ataraxia ¹
2. Adjective. ataractic; tranquilizing ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ataraxic
1. a tranquilizing drug [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ataraxic
1. 1. Having a calming or tranquillising effect. 2. A tranquilliser. Synonym: ataraxic. Origin: G. Ataraktos, calm (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ataraxic
Literary usage of Ataraxic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Les sceptiques Grecs by Victor Brochard (1887)
"... sont substitués l'un à l'autre en deux phrases identiques, montre qu'il n'ya
pas entre l'apathie et l'ataraxic autant de différence que le croit ..."
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