tranquillity

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English

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Etymology

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From tranquil +‎ -ity, from Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranquillite, tranquilité, from Latin tranquillitas.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/
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  • Hyphenation: tran‧quil‧li‧ty

Noun

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tranquillity (usually uncountable, plural tranquillities)

  1. The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.
    Synonyms: calm, peace, stillth

Usage notes

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  • The spelling tranquillity is more common in the UK (less common in the US), while tranquility is more common in the US (less common in the UK).
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