equanimity
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kwəˈnɪm noun
mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.
Origin:
1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, equal + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās -ity
1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās, equivalent to aequ(us) even, plain, equal + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās -ity
Synonyms
serenity, self-possession, aplomb.
serenity, self-possession, aplomb.
Antonyms
panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.
panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.
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equanimity (ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ, ˌɛkwə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| calmness of mind or temper; composure | |
| [C17: from Latin aequanimitās, from aequus even, | |
| equanimous | |
| —adj | |
| e'quanimously | |
| —adv | |
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equanimity
c.1600, from Fr. equanimite, from L. aequanimitatem (nom. aequanimitas), from aequus "even" + animus "mind, spirit."
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