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Ataractic

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That has a tranquilizing effect.

    "Some drugs produce vivid hallucinations, others induce a relaxed condition, or are ataractic in their effect, that is, promote temporary tranquility[.]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to soothe or tranquilize wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
  2. 2
    a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).

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