EQUANIMITY


Meaning of EQUANIMITY in English

/ee'kweuh nim"i tee, ek'weuh-/ , n.

mental or emotional stability or composure, esp. under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium.

[ 1600-10; aequanimitas, equiv. to aequ ( us ) even, plain, equal + anim ( us ) mind, spirit, feelings + -itas -ITY ]

Syn . serenity, self-possession, aplomb.

Ant . panic, disquiet, discomposure, agitation.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .