ataraxy

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + ταράσσω (tarássō, “I disturb”). Doublet of ataraxia. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈatəɹaksi/ === Noun === ataraxy (usually uncountable, plural ataraxies) (philosophy) Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference. (pharmacology, pharmacy) State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabolical inactivity. ==== Related terms ==== ataractic ==== Translations ====