ATARAXIA

ataraxia

(noun) peace of mind

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ataraxia (usually uncountable, plural ataraxias)

(literary, Greek philosophy) Tranquility of mind; absence of mental disturbance.

Synonyms

• complacency

• peace of mind

Source: Wiktionary


At`a*rax"i*a, At"a*rax`y, n. Etym: [NL. ataraxia, Gr.

Definition: Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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