equanimity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun steadiness of mind under stress

Etymology

From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

composure, calm, calmness

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