equanimous

English

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Etymology

From Latin aequus (“equal”) with animus (“mind”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ænɪməs

Adjective

equanimous (comparative more equanimous, superlative most equanimous)

  1. Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
    Synonym: equanimitable
    Near-synonyms: calm, composed, imperturbable; see also Thesaurus:calm

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