ataractic
ataractic · ataractics
A drug that is used to tranquilizeA drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Meaning
1 sensesA drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
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Forms
plural: ataractics| Singular | ataractic |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity:tranquilizertranquillizertranquilliserantianxiety agentataractic drugataractic agent
Word family
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