LONGANIMITY


Meaning of LONGANIMITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ lo ̇ ŋ -g ə - ' ni-m ə -t ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English longanymyte, from Late Latin longanimitat-, longanimitas, from longanimis patient, from Latin longus longitude + animus soul ― more at ANIMATE

Date: 15th century

: a disposition to bear injuries patiently : FORBEARANCE

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