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- 1. (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered. Similar Opposite
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adjective. equa· ble ˈe-kwə-bəl ˈē-. Synonyms of equable. 1. : marked by lack of variation or change : uniform. an equable distance apart. 2. : marked by lack of noticeable, unpleasant, or extreme variation or inequality. an equable temperament.
adjective. uk / ˈek.wə.b ə l / us / ˈek.wə.b ə l / Add to word list. always being pleasant: equable temperament Graham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry. not changing suddenly: equable climate The south of the country enjoys an equable climate. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Equable definition: free from many changes or variations; uniform. See examples of EQUABLE used in a sentence.
The adjective equable means "not easily irritated" or "steady," like someone's equable manner that makes everyone instantly feel comfortable. To correctly pronounce equable , accent the first syllable: "EK-wah-bul."
If you describe someone as equable, you mean that they are calm, cheerful, and fair with other people, even in difficult circumstances. He was a man of the most equable temper. He was a fine person to work with and he was very equable and a patient man.
adjective. us/ˈek.wə.bəl/uk/ˈek.wə.bəl/ Add to word listAdd to word list. always being pleasant: equable temperamentGraham has a fairly equable temperament - I haven't often seen him really angry. not changing suddenly: equable climateThe south of the country enjoys an equable climate. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
adjective. Not varying or fluctuating much; steady; uniform. An equable temperature. Webster's New World. Unvarying; steady. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Not readily upset; even; tranquil; serene. An equable temperament. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold. Wiktionary. Synonyms:
Definition of equable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
equable meaning, definition, what is equable: someone who is equable remains calm and ...: Learn more.
adj. 1. free from many changes or variations; uniform: an equable climate. 2. not easily annoyed or disturbed; calm; even-tempered. 3. uniform in operation or effect, as laws. [1635–45; < Latin aequābilis = aequā (re) to make equal, equate + -bilis -ble] eq`ua•bil′i•ty, eq′ua•ble•ness, n.
