ataraxic

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word ataraxic. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word ataraxic, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say ataraxic in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word ataraxic you have here. The definition of the word ataraxic will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofataraxic, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌætəˈɹæksɪk/

Adjective

ataraxic (comparative more ataraxic, superlative most ataraxic)

  1. Of or pertaining to ataraxia or ataraxy
  2. (pharmacology) ataractic; tranquilizing

Noun

ataraxic (plural ataraxics)

  1. (pharmaceutical) An ataractic or tranquilizing agent.

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French ataraxique.

Pronunciation

Adjective

ataraxic m or n (feminine singular ataraxică, masculine plural ataraxici, feminine and neuter plural ataraxice)

  1. ataraxic

Declension

Noun

ataraxic n (plural ataraxice)

  1. a powerful drug that has strong calming effect on the central nervous system

Declension