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ataractic
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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
Adjective
ataractic (comparative more ataractic, superlative most ataractic)
- (pharmacology) That has a tranquilizing effect.
- 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 59:
- Some drugs produce vivid hallucinations, others induce a relaxed condition, or are ataractic in their effect, that is, promote temporary tranquility[.]
Translations
tranquilizing
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Noun
ataractic (plural ataractics)
- (pharmacology) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
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Translations
tranquilizer
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