ataractic

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.

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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

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