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Definition of
equanimity noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
equanimity
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˌikwəˈnɪmət̮i
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˌɛkwəˈnɪmət̮i
/
/
[
uncountable
]
(
formal
)
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a calm state of mind that means that you do not become angry or upset, especially in difficult situations
She accepted the prospect of her operation
with equanimity
.
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equanimity
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equally
adverb
equals sign
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equate
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equate to
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