Definition of ATARAXY

ataraxy

Meanings

Plural: ataraxies

Noun

  • Ataraxia; freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference.
  • State of psychological calm and tranquility, absence of discomfort, or metabolical inactivity.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French ataraxie, from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía, “impassiveness”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + ταράσσω (tarássō, “I disturb”). Doublet of ataraxia.

Scrabble Score: 17

ataraxy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ataraxy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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