different between equanimous vs equable

English

Alternative forms

• æquanimous (archaic)

Etymology

From Latin aequus (“equal”) with animus (“mind”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??kwæn.?.m?s/
• Rhymes: -æn?m?s

Adjective

equanimous (comparative more equanimous, superlative most equanimous)

1. Calm and composed; of stable disposition.

Synonyms

• composed
• calm
• See also Thesaurus:calm

Derived terms

• equanimously

Related terms

• equanimity

Translations

English

Alternative forms

• æquable (archaic)

Etymology

From Latin aequ?bilis, from aequ? (“make level”), from aequus (“even, level”).

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /??k.w?.b?l/

Adjective

equable (comparative more equable, superlative most equable)

1. Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
   • 1924, Herman Melville, Billy Budd, London: Constable & Co., Chapter 18, [1]

     Turning to the prisoner, "Budd," he said, and scarce in equable tones, "Budd, if you have aught further to say for yourself, say it now."

2. (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
3. (of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

Synonyms

• (unvarying, calm and steady): constant, uniform, unvarying; see also Thesaurus:steady
• (not easily disturbed): imperturbable, steady, tranquil
• (at a constant rate): regular

Derived terms

Related terms

Translations

Middle French

Adjective

equable m or f (plural equables)

1. equable (calm; steady; constant; uniform)