Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [at-uh-rak-see-uh]
- /ˌæt əˈræk si ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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Antonyms for ataractic
adj ataractic
- upsetting — overturned: an upset milk pail.
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