Ataraxy

Pronunciation: /ˈætəˌræksi/

Definitions of ataraxy

noun freedom from mental disturbance

Example Sentences

A1 I feel ataraxy when I am surrounded by nature.

A2 Practicing mindfulness can help achieve a state of ataraxy.

B1 Finding ataraxy in the chaos of everyday life can be challenging.

B2 Her meditation practice has helped her cultivate a sense of ataraxy.

C1 The philosopher sought ataraxy through contemplation and self-reflection.

C2 Achieving ataraxy requires a deep understanding of oneself and the world.

Examples of ataraxy in a Sentence

formal The philosopher sought ataraxy through meditation and self-reflection.

informal I find a sense of ataraxy when I go for a long walk in nature.

slang I need to chill out and find some ataraxy before I lose my mind.

figurative In the chaos of the city, she found a sense of ataraxy in the quiet of the library.

Grammatical Forms of ataraxy

• past tense: attained
• plural: ataraxies
• comparative: more ataractic
• superlative: most ataractic
• present tense: ataraxes
• future tense: will attain ataraxy
• perfect tense: has attained ataraxy
• continuous tense: is attaining ataraxy
• singular: ataraxy
• positive degree: ataractic
• infinitive: to attain ataraxy
• gerund: attaining
• participle: attained

Origin and Evolution of ataraxy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ataraxy' originates from the Greek term 'ataraxia', meaning tranquility or freedom from disturbance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient Greek philosophy to describe a state of inner peace and calmness, the term 'ataraxy' has evolved to be used in modern English to refer to a state of serene calmness or tranquility.