ataraxy

Meaning

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

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈatəɹaksi/
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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