ataraxic

Variant of ataractic

ataractic definition

ata·rac·tic (at′ə rak′tik)

noun

a tranquilizing drug

Etymology: < Gr ataraktos, calm, undisturbed < ataraxia: see ataraxia

adjective

of or having to do with tranquilizing drugs or their effects
Also ataraxic at′a·rax′ic (-rak′sik)

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