equanimity
e·qua·nim·i·ty
(ē′kwə-nĭm′ĭ-tē, ĕk′wə-)n.
The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.
[Latin aequanimitās, from aequanimus, even-tempered, impartial : aequus, even + animus, mind; see anə- in Indo-European roots.]
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equanimity
(ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ; ˌɛkwə-)n
calmness of mind or temper; composure
[C17: from Latin aequanimitās, from aequus even, equal + animus mind, spirit]
equanimous adj
eˈquanimously adv
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e•qua•nim•i•ty
(ˌi kwəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌɛk wə-)n.
composure, esp. under tension or strain; evenness of temper.
[1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās=aequ(us) (see equal) + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās -ity]
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equanimity
calmness of temperament; even-temperedness. — equanimous, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" |
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equanimity
noun composure, peace, calm, poise, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, phlegm, steadiness, presence of mind, sang-froid, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability He faced his defeat with equanimity.
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equanimity
nounA stable, calm state of the emotions:
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equanimity
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equanimity
n. ecuanimidad; entereza.
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