ataraxia
3 synonyms for ataraxia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A state of calm in which the mind is free from disturbance.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ataraxia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
achieve ataraxia
a state of ataraxia
It is a literary word, tied especially to Greek philosophy, and is rare in everyday speech.
Etymology
The word comes from Ancient Greek ataraxia, built from a negative prefix and a verb meaning to trouble or disturb. So it literally means a lack of disturbance. It is a doublet of ataraxy.
Full origin of ataraxia →Frequently asked questions
What does ataraxia mean?
Ataraxia means tranquility of mind, a state with no mental disturbance. It is mostly a literary word.
Where does the word ataraxia come from?
It comes from Ancient Greek. The Greek word joins a negative prefix to a verb meaning to trouble or disturb.
Is ataraxia the same as ataraxy?
Yes, ataraxy is a closely related variant with the same sense of calm. The two words are doublets, meaning they share the same Greek source.
