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    eq·ua·ble
    [ˈekwəb(ə)l, ˈēkwəb(ə)l]
    adjective
    equable (adjective)
    1. (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
      • not varying or fluctuating greatly:
        "an equable climate"
    Origin
    mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fair, equitable’): from Latin aequabilis, from aequare ‘make equal’ (see equate).
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    adjective
    1. (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
      even-tempered
      calm
      composed
      collected
      self-possessed
      cool
      relaxed
      easygoing
      at ease
      as cool as a cucumber
      nonchalant
      insouciant
      blithe
      mellow
      mild
      serene
      tranquil
      placid
      steady
      stable
      quiet
      levelheaded
      imperturbable
      unexcitable
      unruffled
      unperturbed
      unflustered
      undisturbed
      untroubled
      well balanced
      unflappable
      unfazed
      together
      laid-back
      nonplussed
      equanimous
      cool, calm, and collected
      unagitated
      Opposite:
      temperamental
      excitable
     
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    What is equable adjective?
    Definition of equable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary calm and not easily upset or annoyed He was in a remarkably equable mood when he spoke to reporters last night. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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    What is an equable person?
    An equable person is able to maintain their composure and handle difficult situations with calmness and poise. The word can also be used to describe something that is consistent or stable, such as a climate that is not prone to extreme weather conditions.

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    How do you pronounce equable?
    The adjective equable means "not easily irritated" or "steady," like someone's equable manner that makes everyone instantly feel comfortable. To correctly pronounce equable, accent the first syllable: "EK-wah-bul." It comes from the Latin word aequabilis, meaning "equal, consistent, uniform." An equable person isn't moody.

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    What does 'equable' mean in etymology?
    Over time, 'equable' evolved to describe a person or temperament that is characterized by calmness and a lack of easily noticeable fluctuations in mood or temperament. Therefore, etymologically, 'equable' conveys a sense of evenness and stability in one's disposition, reflecting a calm and unvarying temperament that is not easily disturbed.

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    What is a synonym for equable?
    The words even and steady are common synonyms of equable. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. When would even be a good substitute for equable? The words even and equable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance.

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    What does equable Equatorial mean?
    1. Unvarying; steady: "In the equable equatorial zone there is no such struggle against the climate" (David Campbell). 2. Not easily disturbed; serene: an equable temper. [Latin aequābilis, from aequāre, to make even, from aequus, even, level.] eq′ua·bil′i·ty, eq′ua·ble·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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  2. adjective free from many changes or variations; uniform: an equable climate; an equable temperament. uniform in operation or effect, as laws.

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    Definition of equable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary equable adjective /ˈekwəbl/ /ˈekwəbl/ (formal) calm and not easily upset or annoyed an equable temperament

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