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- US Pronunciation
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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 ataraxia word
- noun ataraxia calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity 3
- noun ataraxia calmness of the mind and emotions; tranquillity 3
- noun ataraxia a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. 1
- noun ataraxia (literary, Greek philosophy) A pleasure that comes when the mind is at rest. 1
- noun ataraxia (literary, Greek philosophy) tranquility of mind; absence of mental disturbance. 0
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Origin of ataraxia
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 Ataraxia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ataraxia 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ataraxia
noun ataraxia
- content — The contents of a container such as a bottle, box, or room are the things that are inside it.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
Antonyms for ataraxia
noun ataraxia
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
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