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equanimity

/ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti/
e · qua · nim · i · ty ˌiː · kwə · ˈnɪm · ə · ti
English Definition
n. calmness; composure; serenity
中文释义
平静；镇定
Significado en Español
ecuanimidad
한국어 뜻
평정심, 침착
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bình tĩnh, điềm tĩnh
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Example Sentence

She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity.

她以非凡的平静面对危机。

Synonyms
composure serenity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
equ (equal) + anim (mind) + ity→ equanimity, composure.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “equanimity”: Despite the chaos of the situation, she maintained a sense of equanimity.

  1. A agitation
  2. B composure
  3. C anxiety
  4. D disorder
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B — composure. “equanimity” means n. calmness; composure; serenity

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Even in the middle of the crisis, she somehow kept her perfect ______.

  1. A panic
  2. B rage
  3. C hysteria
  4. D equanimity
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D — equanimity. “equanimity” means n. calmness; composure; serenity

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Common questions about “equanimity”

What does “equanimity” mean?

equanimity — n. calmness; composure; serenity. In Chinese: 平静；镇定.

How do you pronounce “equanimity”?

equanimity is pronounced /ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: e · qua · nim · i · ty.

How do you use “equanimity” in a sentence?

She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity. (她以非凡的平静面对危机。)

What are synonyms for “equanimity”?

composure, serenity — all close in meaning to equanimity (n. calmness; composure; serenity).

Is “equanimity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. equanimity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “equanimity”?

equ (equal) + anim (mind) + ity→ equanimity, composure.

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