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equanimity | equable |

As a noun equanimity

is the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

As an adjective equable is

unvarying]], [[calm|calm and steady; constant and uniform.

equanimity

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

  • the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress
  • * 1954 , Albert Einstein, Ideas and Opinions
    • Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.

    Synonyms

    * composure * calmness * even-mindedness * See also

    Related terms

    * equanimous

    equable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unvarying]], [[calm, Calm and steady; constant and uniform.
  • (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
  • (of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

    • Synonyms

    * constant, uniform, unvarying * (not easily disturbed) imperturbable, steady, tranquil ----