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EQUANIMITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Steadiness of mind under stress
Example:
he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
Synonyms:
calm; calmness; composure; equanimity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("equanimity" is a kind of...):
disposition; temperament (your usual mood)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "equanimity"):
aplomb; assuredness; cool; poise; sang-froid (great coolness and composure under strain)
placidity; quiet; repose; serenity; tranquility; tranquillity (a disposition free from stress or emotion)
Derivation:
equanimous (in full control of your faculties)
