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equanimity definition

equa·nim·ity (ek′wə nim′ə tē, ē′kwə-)

noun

the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; evenness of mind or temper; composure

Etymology: L aequanimitas < aequanimis < aequus, even, plain + animus, the mind: see animal

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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