equanimity

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IPA: /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/, /ˌiːkwə-/

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From Latin aequanimitās (calmness, equanimity), from aequus (even; calm; fair) + animus (mind, soul) + -itās.

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equanimity (plural equanimities)

  1. The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
    • 1954, Albert Einstein, Ideas and Opinions
      Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.

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