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equable
uniform; free from changes or variations
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eq·ua·ble
(ĕk′wə-bəl, ē′kwə-)adj.
1. Unvarying; steady: "In the equable equatorial zone there is no such struggle against the climate" (David Campbell).
2. Not easily disturbed; serene: an equable temper.
[Latin aequābilis, from aequāre, to make even, from aequus, even, level.]
eq′ua·bil′i·ty, eq′ua·ble·ness n.
eq′ua·bly adv.
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equable
(ˈɛkwəbəl)adj
1. even-tempered; placid
2. unvarying; uniform: an equable climate.
[C17: from Latin aequābilis, from aequāre to make equal]
ˌequaˈbility, ˈequableness n
ˈequably adv
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eq•ua•ble
(ˈɛk wə bəl, ˈi kwə-)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.
eq`ua•bil′i•ty, eq′ua•ble•ness, n.
eq′ua•bly, adv.
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| Adj. | 1. | equable - not varying; "an equable climate" temperate - (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants" |
| 2. | equable - not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays" good-natured - having an easygoing and cheerful disposition; "too good-natured to resent a little criticism"; "the good-natured policeman on our block"; "the sounds of good-natured play" |
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equable
adjective
1. even-tempered, calm, composed, agreeable, serene, easy-going, placid, temperate, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcitable He was a man of the most equable temperament.
even-tempered nervous, temperamental, excitable
even-tempered nervous, temperamental, excitable
2. constant, regular, stable, even, steady, uniform, consistent, tranquil, temperate, unchanging, on an even keel, unvarying The climate has grown more equable and the crop yields have risen.
constant volatile, unstable, irregular, inconsistent, uneven, temperamental, changeable, fitful
constant volatile, unstable, irregular, inconsistent, uneven, temperamental, changeable, fitful
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equable
adjectiveHaving no change or variation:
changeless, constant, even, invariable, invariant, regular, same, steady, unchanging, uniform, unvarying.
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