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noun
Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabolical inactivity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Qualifier: pharmacy
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + ταράσσω (tarássō, “I disturb”). Doublet of ataraxia.
