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e·qua·nim·i·ty
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kwəˈnɪm
ɪ
ti, ˌɛk
wə-
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nim
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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
Synonyms
serenity, self-possession, aplomb.
Antonyms
panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.
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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
e'quanimously
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
equanimity
c.1600, from Fr. equanimite, from L. aequanimitatem (nom. aequanimitas), from aequus "even" + animus "mind, spirit."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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equanimity
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