Definitions for ataractic

Overview of noun ataractic

The noun ataractic has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic

(a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity)

Overview of adj ataractic

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1. ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising

(tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed")