Meaning of ATARACTIC

Pronunciation:			`atu'raktik
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity [adj]  tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
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	Synonyms:		antianxiety agent, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, ataraxic, depressant, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizer, tranquilizing, tranquilliser, tranquillizer
	See Also:		antianxiety drug, antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug, psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug