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Princeton's WordNet

  1. collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessedadjective

    in full control of your faculties

    "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble"

Wiktionary

  1. equanimousadjective

    Calm and composed; of stable disposition.

  2. Etymology: From aequus with animus.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Equanimousadjective

    Even; not dejected; not elated.

    Etymology: æquanimis, Latin.

Wikipedia

  1. equanimous

    Equanimity (Latin: æquanimitas, having an even mind; aequus even; animus mind/soul) is a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by experience of or exposure to emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose the balance of their mind. The virtue and value of equanimity is extolled and advocated by a number of major religions and ancient philosophies.

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  1. equanimous

    Equanimous refers to having a calm, composed, and even-temperament, especially in difficult situations. It exemplifies mental or emotional stability or composure, and the ability to remain tranquil and steady, demonstrating an absence of agitation or discord.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Equanimousadjective

    of an even, composed frame of mind; of a steady temper; not easily elated or depressed

  2. Etymology: [L. aequanimus, fr. aequus equal + animus mind.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of equanimous in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of equanimous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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