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equanimous
e·quan·i·mous
/
ɪˈkwæn
ə
məs
/
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kwan
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s
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adjective
having or showing
equanimity
; even-tempered:
It was difficult to remain equanimous in the face of such impertinence.
Origin:
1645–55;
<
Latin
aequanim
(
us
) (see
equanimity
) +
-ous
Related forms
e·quan·i·mous·ly,
adverb
e·quan·i·mous·ness,
noun
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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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equanimous
1650s, from L. aequanimis (see
equanimity
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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