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ataractic

ata·rac·tic

uncommon

noun

adjective

1.

tending to soothe or tranquilize

  • “valium has a tranquilizing effect”
  • “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).

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