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equanimity

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equanimity


Main Entry:
equa·nim·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of equanimity
Pronunciation:
\ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē, ˌe-kwə-\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural equa·nim·i·ties
Etymology:
Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind
Date:
circa 1616
1 : evenness of mind especially under stress <nothing could disturb his equanimity> 2 : right disposition : balance <physical equanimity>
synonyms equanimity, composure, sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress. equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain <accepted her troubles with equanimity>. composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit <maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning>. sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain <handled the situation with professional sangfroid>.


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