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ataractic (adjective), more ataractic, most ataractic
1. A description of the therapeutic property of certain drugs that are tranquilizers: "Ted picked up his ataractic prescription from the druggist in order relieve him of his depression."
2. Etymology: from Greek ataraktos, "undisturbed": based on the negative prefix a-, "not" + tarak; a variant stem of the verb tarassein, "to disturb, to confuse".
2. Etymology: from Greek ataraktos, "undisturbed": based on the negative prefix a-, "not" + tarak; a variant stem of the verb tarassein, "to disturb, to confuse".
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ataractic (adjective), more ataractic, most ataractic
Relating to a drug or other agent that has a calming effect: Dr. Jones said the ataractic prescription would soothe and tranquilize the tensions and stresses that Ted was having as a result of his overworking and not getting enough sleep.