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Friday | 9 Sep 2022
Ataraxia
[at-uh-rak-see-uh]
Noun
Middle French, Greek - 17th century
- Definition
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A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquill.
- Examples of word Ataraxia in a sentence
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“The highest goal of an Epicurean disciple was ataraxia—tranquility of mind.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “ataraxia” has its origins in both Middle French (ataraxia) and Greek (ataraxía) both meaning “calm, unexcited.”
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