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at·a·rac·tic (at″ə-rakґtik) [Gr. ataraktos without disturbance; quiet] 1. pertaining to or capable of producing ataraxia. 2. tranquilizer.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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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
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 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
