ataraxy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.
  2. State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabolical inactivity.

Pronunciation

/ˈatəɹaksi/

Word forms

ataraxy ataraxies

Etymology

From Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + ταράσσω (tarássō, “I disturb”). Doublet of ataraxia.

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