ataraxy

Variant of ataraxia

ataraxia definition

ata·raxia (at′ə rak′sē ə)

noun

calmness of the mind and emotions; tranquillity
also ataraxy at′a·rax′y (-rak′sē)

Etymology: Gr < a-, not + tarassein, to disturb: for IE base see dark

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