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equable

adj
/ˈɛk.wə.bəl/US

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin aequābilis, from aequō (“make level”), from aequus (“even, level”).

  1. learned borrowing from aequābilis

Definitions

  1. Unvarying, calm and steady

    Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.

    • The cheerful influence of the morning seemed to have some effect, even upon his equable temper.
    • 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. Free from extremes of heat or cold.

  3. Not easily disturbed

    Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

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Derived

equability, equableness, equably, inequable, unequable

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