equanimity

[ ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee, ek-wuh- ]
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noun
  1. mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.

Origin of equanimity

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First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin aequanimitās (stem aequanimitāt- ), derivative aequanimis, aequanimus, “calm, composed,” equivalent to aequ(us) “even, plain, equal” + anim(us) “mind, spirit, feelings” + -itās -ity

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equanimity

/ (ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ, ˌɛkwə-) /


noun
  1. calmness of mind or temper; composure

Origin of equanimity

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C17: from Latin aequanimitās, from aequus even, equal + animus mind, spirit

Derived forms of equanimity

  • equanimous (ɪˈkwænɪməs), adjective
  • equanimously, adverb

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