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   Eq·ua·ble

   /ˈekwəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered. Similar even-temperedcalmcomposedcollectedself-possessedcoolcool, calm, and collectedrelaxedeasygoingat easeas cool as a cucumbernonchalantinsouciantblithemellowmildserenetranquilplacidsteadystablequietlevelheadedimperturbableunexcitableunruffledunperturbedunflusteredundisturbedunagitateduntroubledwell balancedinformal:unflappableunfazedtogetherlaid-backnonplussedrare:equanimousOpposite temperamentalexcitable
   • ▪ not varying or fluctuating greatly: "an equable climate" Similar stableconstantsteadyevenuniformregularunvaryingconsistentunchangingchangelessmoderatetemperatenonextremefairOpposite unevenextreme

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fair, equitable’): from Latin aequabilis, from aequare ‘make equal’ (see equate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. equability noun
   • 2. equably adverb

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   The meaning of EQUABLE is marked by lack of variation or change : uniform. How to use equable in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Equable.

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   adjective. uk / ˈek.wə.b ə l / us / ˈek.wə.b ə l /. Add to word list. always being pleasant: equable temperament Graham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry. not changing suddenly: equable climate The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.

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   Equable definition: free from many changes or variations; uniform. See examples of EQUABLE used in a sentence.

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   The adjective equable means "not easily irritated" or "steady," like someone's equable manner that makes everyone instantly feel comfortable.

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   adjective. us / ˈek.wə.b ə l / uk / ˈek.wə.b ə l / Add to word list Add to word list. always being pleasant: equable temperament Graham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry. not changing suddenly: equable climate The south of the country enjoys an equable climate. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEQUABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as equable, you mean that they are calm, cheerful, and fair with other people, even in difficult circumstances.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › equableEquable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   adjective. Not varying or fluctuating much; steady; uniform. An equable temperature. Webster's New World. Unvarying; steady. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Not readily upset; even; tranquil; serene. An equable temperament. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold. Wiktionary. Synonyms:

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionequable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of equable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    adj. 1. free from many changes or variations; uniform: an equable climate. 2. not easily annoyed or disturbed; calm; even-tempered. 3. uniform in operation or effect, as laws. [1635–45; < Latin aequābilis = aequā (re) to make equal, equate + -bilis -ble] eq`ua•bil′i•ty, eq′ua•ble•ness, n.

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    equable. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Nature eq‧ua‧ble /ˈekwəbəl/ adjective 1 formal someone who is equable remains calm and happy and does not often get annoyed a young man with a naturally equable temperament 2 technical equable weather is neither too hot nor too cold SYN temperate a place with a ...