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equable

Syllabification: (eq·ua·ble)
Pronunciation: /ˈekwəbəl/

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Definition of equable

adjective

  • (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
  • not varying or fluctuating greatly:an equable climate

Derivatives

equability

Pronunciation: /ˌekwəˈbilitē/

noun

equably

Pronunciation: /-blē/

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'fair, equitable'): from Latin aequabilis, from aequare 'make equal' (see equate)

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