Ataractic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ataractic is an adjective meaning (pharmacology) That has a tranquilizing effect.
Meaning
(pharmacology) That has a tranquilizing effect.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Example Sentences
Later on he was treated by the same psychiatrist with ataractic drugs.
Some drugs produce vivid hallucinations, others induce a relaxed condition, or are ataractic in their effect, that is, promote temporary tranquility[.]
Word Forms
- ataractics
Synonyms for ataractic
Depending on context, synonyms include tranquilizing, sedative, ataraxic, depressant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tranquilizing, sedative, depressant, anxiolytic, antiautistic, antianxiety.
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