ataraxia
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ataraxia
(ˌætəˈræksɪə) orataraxy
n
(Medicine) calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
[C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-11 + tarassein to trouble]
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at•a•rax•i•a
(ˌæt əˈræk si ə)also at′a•rax′y,
n.
a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
[1595–1605; < Latin < Greek: calmness <a- a-6 + taraktós, v. adj. of tarássein to disturb]
at`a•rac′tic (-tɪk) at`a•rax′ic, adj., n.
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ataraxia
a state of tranquility free from anxiety and emotional disturbance. — ataractic, ataraxic, adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  ataraxia - peace of mind serenity, tranquility, placidity, tranquillity, repose, quiet - a disposition free from stress or emotion |
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