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English Dictionary: equanimity by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
equanimity
n
  1. steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
    Synonym(s): composure, calm, calmness, equanimity
    Antonym(s): discomposure
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Equanimity \E`qua*nim"i*ty\, n. [L. aequanimitas, fr.
      aequanimus: cf. F. [82]quanimit[82]. See {Equanimous}.]
      Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which
      is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness;
      composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.
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