placid

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin placidus (“‘peaceful, calm, placid’”), from placeō (“‘please, satisfy’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈplæs.ɪd/, SAMPA: /"pla{s.Id/
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• Rhymes: -æsɪd

[edit] Adjective

placid (comparative more placid, superlative most placid)

1. calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil

   a placid disposition

   a placid lake

[edit] Derived terms

• placidness

[edit] Translations