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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
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