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ataraxia

[ at-uh-rak-see-uh ]
/ ˌæt əˈræk si ə /
See synonyms for: ataraxia / ataractic on Thesaurus.com

noun

a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.

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Also at·a·rax·y [at-uh-rak-see]. /ˈæt əˌræk si/.

Origin of ataraxia

First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek ataraxía “impassiveness, calmness,” equivalent to atarák(tos) “unmoved” (a- a-6 + tarak-, a stem of tarássein “to disturb” + -tos verbid suffix) + -s(is) -sis + -ia -ia

OTHER WORDS FROM ataraxia

at·a·rac·tic [at-uh-rak-tik], /ˌæt əˈræk tɪk/, at·a·rax·ic, adjective, noun
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Words related to ataraxia

equanimity, coolness, stillness, calmness, serenity, calm, spontaneity, content, comfort, satisfaction, luxury, relaxation, composure, aplomb, tranquillity, quietude, quietness, peacefulness, repose, hush

Example sentences from the Web for ataraxia

  • Thus philosophy is only an apprenticeship of death, and not of life; it tends to death by its image, apathy and ataraxy.

    Christianity and Greek Philosophy|Benjamin Franklin Cocker

British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia

ataraxia

ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ)

/ (ˌætəˈræksɪə) /

noun

calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity

Word Origin for ataraxia

C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-1 1 + tarassein to trouble
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