English Explanatory Dictionary

equanimity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/ /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-equanimity.wav

Word forms

equanimity equanimities æquanimity

Etymology

From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity.

Synonyms

composure calmness even-mindedness

Related words

equanimous
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