ataraxy
Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifferenceAtaraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.
/ˈatəɹaksi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.
(uncountable, usually)State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabolical inactivity.
Origin
From Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), fromFrom Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + ταράσσω (tarássō, “I disturb”). Doublet of ataraxia.
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Forms
plural: ataraxies| Singular | ataraxy |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedataractic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable