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ataractic drug

ataractic drug

8.8
A drug that reduces anxiety without making you sleepy or confused
  • noun
  • /ˌætəˈræktɪk drʌg/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fármaco ataráctico
  • The doctor prescribed an ataractic drug to help manage her anxiety without affecting her alertness.

Examples

  • He responded well to the ataractic drug, remaining calm yet mentally attentive during therapy.

  • The doctor prescribed an ataractic drug to help her feel calm without making her drowsy.

  • Researchers are investigating new types of ataractic drugs with fewer side effects than traditional tranquilizers.

  • The doctor prescribed an ataractic drug for her anxiety.

  • Many patients find ataractic drugs helpful during stressful times.

  • He took an ataractic drug before the exam to reduce his anxiety while staying focused.

  • Many patients benefit from using ataractic drugs during stressful situations to maintain their mental clarity.

Synonyms

tranquilizer
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
52 6.1

A medicine that makes a person calmer and reduces worry or tension without making them sleepy

is the same calming function but named as a general drug class
antianxiety
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A drug or treatment that makes someone feel less worried

is narrower, concentrating on drugs that avoid impairing clear thinking
ataractic
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
9.9

A drug that reduces anxiety without making you sleepy

is the same meaning presented as the head concept
ataractic agent
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
9.9

A drug that reduces stress without making you sleepy or unable to think clearly

is the same meaning presented as the head concept
antianxiety agent
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
4.6

A medicine that reduces stress without making you feel confused

matches the same therapeutic effect while using a different term
antianxiety drug
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
3.5

A drug that reduces anxiety and makes you feel calmer

focuses on the same relief but with broader symptom listing
Atarax
vsataractic drug
  • Specialized
8.6

A brand name medicine used to calm anxiety and prevent motion sickness

is the general drug class rather than a single branded product

Antonyms

stimulant
  • Specialized
27 4.9

A drug that makes the body and mind more active for a short time

How Calming

hypnotic
  • Specialized
1 7.1
sedative
  • Specialized
76 5.4
tranquilizer
  • Specialized
52 6.1
ataractic drug
  • Specialized
8.8
anxiolytic
  • Specialized
9.5

Surface Forms

ataractic drug singular
ataractic drugs plural

Morphology

ataractic + drug

The meaning 'a drug that produces tranquilizing or sedative effects' is directly derivable from combining 'ataractic' (producing tranquilizing/sedative effects) with 'drug' (a medicinal chemical). The adjective+noun composition is compositional and common across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Ataractic drug may come from an old Greek word meaning 'not disturbed'. Think of a quiet sea with no waves — calm but clear; that image helps remember ataractic. That's why an ataractic drug today means a medicine that calms anxiety without making the mind unclear.