ataraxia

[ at-uh-rak-see-uh ]

/ ˌæt əˈræk si ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR ataraxia ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.

Also at·a·rax·y

[at-uh-rak-see]. /ˈæt əˌræk si/.

Origin of ataraxia

First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek ataraxía “impassiveness, calmness,” equivalent to atarák(tos) “unmoved” (a- a-⁶ + tarak-, a stem of tarássein “to disturb” + -tos verbid suffix) + -s(is) -sis + -ia -ia

OTHER WORDS FROM ataraxia

at·a·rac·tic

[at-uh-rak-tik], /ˌæt əˈræk tɪk/, at·a·rax·ic, adjective, noun

Words nearby ataraxia

at any cost, at any rate, at a premium, ataractic, Atarax, ataraxia, at arm's length, Atascadero, at a sitting, at a stretch, at a time

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for ataraxia

The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism|Mary Mills Patrick
The aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism|Mary Mills Patrick
When the sage realizes this, he will cease to prefer one course of action to another, and the result will be apathy, "ataraxia."
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy|W. T. Stace
Ataraxia came to the Sceptic as success in painting the foam on a horse's mouth came to Apelles the painter.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism|Mary Mills Patrick

British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia

ataraxia

ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ)

/ (ˌætəˈræksɪə) /

noun

calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity

Word Origin for ataraxia

C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-1 1 + tarassein to trouble

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	ataraxia
释义	ataraxia [ at-uh-rak-see-uh ] / ˌæt əˈræk si ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR ataraxia ON THESAURUS.COM noun a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity. Also at·a·rax·y [at-uh-rak-see]. /ˈæt əˌræk si/. Origin of ataraxia First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek ataraxía “impassiveness, calmness,” equivalent to atarák(tos) “unmoved” (a- a-⁶ + tarak-, a stem of tarássein “to disturb” + -tos verbid suffix) + -s(is) -sis + -ia -ia OTHER WORDS FROM ataraxia at·a·rac·tic [at-uh-rak-tik], /ˌæt əˈræk tɪk/, at·a·rax·ic, adjective, noun Words nearby ataraxia at any cost, at any rate, at a premium, ataractic, Atarax, ataraxia, at arm's length, Atascadero, at a sitting, at a stretch, at a time Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ataraxia The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism\|Mary Mills Patrick The aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism\|Mary Mills Patrick When the sage realizes this, he will cease to prefer one course of action to another, and the result will be apathy, "ataraxia." A Critical History of Greek Philosophy\|W. T. Stace Ataraxia came to the Sceptic as success in painting the foam on a horse's mouth came to Apelles the painter. Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism\|Mary Mills Patrick British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia ataraxia ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ) / (ˌætəˈræksɪə) / noun calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity Word Origin for ataraxia C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-1 1 + tarassein to trouble Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to ataraxia equanimity, coolness, stillness, calmness, serenity, calm, spontaneity, content, comfort, satisfaction, luxury, relaxation, composure, aplomb, tranquillity, quietude, quietness, peacefulness, repose, hush
随便看	wriggly wright wright brothers wright, frank lloyd wright, richard wright's stain wrigley wring wringer wring together wrinkle wrinklies wrinkly wrist wristband wristdrop wrist joint wristlet wristlock wrist pin wrist plate wrist shot wrist sign wrist watch wrist wrestling

ataraxia

noun

Origin of ataraxia

OTHER WORDS FROM ataraxia

Words nearby ataraxia

Example sentences from the Web for ataraxia

British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia

ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ)

noun

Word Origin for ataraxia

Words related to ataraxia