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ataractic, -axic, a.|ætəˈræktɪk, -ˈæksɪk|
[f. Gr. ἀτάρακτος not disturbed, calm + -ic; cf. ataraxy.]
a. Calm, serene.
1941H. Miller Colossus of Maroussi i. 90 Mycenae..reared in anthropophagous luxury, reptilian, ataraxic, stunning and stunned.
b. Med. Of drugs: inducing calmness, tranquillizing. Hence as n., a drug of this kind.
1955H. D. Fabing in Neurology V. 327/1 The Epicureans were especially fond of the term ‘ataraxia’ which meant freedom from confusion, peace of mind... It is proposed, therefore, that drugs of this type be designated ataraxics, and that the adjectival form, ataractic, be used to describe this therapeutic property in drugs. Ibid. 328/2 Proposal is made to adopt the generic term, ataraxics, for pharmacological agents such as chlorpromazine, rauwolfia compounds, Frenquel, and others, which bring about ataraxy, or freedom from confusion. Ibid. 609/2 Why can't some new tools be devised to screen potential new ataractic drugs? 1956Newsweek 21 May 68/1 The other tranquilizers..are all known as ataractics. 1957Times 12 Mar. 6/6 The rapidly increasing use of drugs described as ‘tranquillizers’ and ‘ataraxics’..has become a cause of concern in many countries. 1957New Scientist 12 Dec. 26/1 So-called ataractic drugs—that can cure the ‘incurable’ mental case. |