- ataractic
- ataractic ataractic ataraxic ataraxicadj.
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize
Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
ataractic
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ataractic — n. 1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. Syn: ataraxic [WordNet 1.5] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ataractic — [at΄ərak′sikat΄ə rak′tik] n. 〚< Gr ataraktos, calm, undisturbed < ataraxia: see ATARAXIA〛 a tranquilizing drug adj. of or having to do with tranquilizing drugs or their effects: Also ataraxic [at΄ərak′sik] * * * at·a·rac·tic … Universalium
ataractic — 1941, from Gk. ataraktos not disturbed (see ATARAXIA (Cf. ataraxia)) + IC (Cf. ic) … Etymology dictionary
ataractic — [at΄ərak′sikat΄ə rak′tik] n. [< Gr ataraktos, calm, undisturbed < ataraxia: see ATARAXIA] a tranquilizing drug adj. of or having to do with tranquilizing drugs or their effects: Also ataraxic [at΄ərak′sik] … English World dictionary
ataractic — 1. Having a calming or tranquilizing effect. 2. A tranquilizer. SYN: ataraxic. [G. ataraktos, calm] * * * at·a·rac·tic .at ə rak tik or at·a·rax·ic rak sik adj tending to tranquilize <ataractic drugs> ataractic or ataraxic n … Medical dictionary
ataractic agent — noun a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity • Syn: ↑tranquilizer, ↑tranquillizer, ↑tranquilliser, ↑antianxiety agent, ↑ataractic drug, ↑ataractic • Derivationally related forms: ↑ataracti … Useful english dictionary
ataractic drug — noun a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity • Syn: ↑tranquilizer, ↑tranquillizer, ↑tranquilliser, ↑antianxiety agent, ↑ataractic agent, ↑ataractic • Derivationally related forms: ↑atarac … Useful english dictionary
ataractic — 1. adjective That has a tranquilizing effect 2. noun A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer … Wiktionary
ataractic — adj. peaceful, sedate, worry free … English contemporary dictionary
ataractic — at·a·rac·tic … English syllables
