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ataractic

at·a·rax·i·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-uh-rak-see-uh]
    • /ˌæt əˈræk si ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-uh-rak-see-uh]
    • /ˌæt əˈræk si ə/

Definitions of ataractic word

  • adjective ataractic able to calm or tranquillize 3
  • noun ataractic an ataractic drug 3
  • noun ataractic a tranquilizing drug 3
  • adjective ataractic of or having to do with tranquilizing drugs or their effects 3
  • noun ataractic a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. 1
  • noun ataractic That has a tranquilizing effect. 1

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Origin of ataractic

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin < Greek: calmness, equivalent to atarák(tos) unmoved (a- a-6 + tarak-, variant stem of tarássein to disturb + -tos verbid suffix) + -s(is) -sis + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Ataractic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ataractic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

ataractic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ataractic

adj ataractic

  • sedative — tending to calm or soothe.

noun ataractic

  • opiate — a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
  • drug — the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood.

adjective ataractic

  • appeasing — to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king.

Antonyms for ataractic

adj ataractic

  • upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.

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