ataractic

Noun ataractic has 1 sense

• ataractic(n = noun.artifact) antianxiety agent, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity;
has particulars: antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer
is a kind of psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug
Derived form adjective ataractic₁

Adjective ataractic has 1 sense

• ataractic(s = adj.all) ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing - tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Derived forms noun ataractic₁, noun ataraxia₁