ataraxic

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 ataraxic word

noun ataraxic a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. 1
noun ataraxic Of or pertaining to ataraxia. 1
adjective ataraxic ataractic; tranquilizing. 0

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Origin of ataraxic

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 Ataraxic

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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ataraxic 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.

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