equanimity

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin aequus (“‘even, contented’”) + animus (“‘soul’”)

[edit] Noun

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.

[edit] Synonyms

• composure
• calmness
• See also wikisaurus:calm

[edit] Related terms

• equanimous