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equanimity

noun/ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.ti/

calmness and composure, especially under stress

Synonyms

• composure
• poise
• serenity

Antonyms

• anxiety
• agitation

equanimity in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin aequus 'equal' + animus 'mind'

Memory hook

EQU + ANIMITY — EQUAL-minded under pressure.

Word parts

• equ — equal, same
  equanimity: equ (equal, even) + anim (mind, spirit)
• anim — life
  equanimity: equ (equal) + anim (mind) + -ity

Read it in context

• Signals After Midnight Science

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