EQUABLE

equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid

(adjective) not easily irritated; “an equable temper”; “not everyone shared his placid temperament”; “remained placid despite the repeated delays”

equable

(adjective) not varying; “an equable climate”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

equable (comparative more equable, superlative most equable)

Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.

(of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.

(of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

Synonyms

• (unvarying, calm and steady): constant, uniform, unvarying; see also steady

• (not easily disturbed): imperturbable, steady, tranquil

• (at a constant rate): regular

Source: Wiktionary


E"qua*ble, a. Etym: [L. aequabilis, fr. aequare to make level or equal, fr. aequus even, equal. See Equal.]

1. Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; -- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an equable plain or globe.

2. Uniform in action or intensity; not variable or changing; -- said of the feelings or temper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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