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equanimous

UK/ˌekwəˈnɪməs/US/i'kwænimәs/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Calm and composed; even-tempered.

平静的;镇定的;沉着的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
equequal, even
+
animbreath, soul, spirit, life
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
=equanimous

The adjective behind equanimity: equ- (even) + anim (spirit) + -ous = 'even-spirited,' calm.

Root equ still carries 20 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She stayed equanimous even as the deadline collapsed.

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