ataractic
The English word “ataractic” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- That has a tranquilizing effect.
noun
- A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
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