equability
- noun
- /ˌɛkwəˈbɪləti/
- In addition to the accuracy of law application, equability of decisions may also play a part in the referee's evaluation.
Examples
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Her equability during stressful situations impressed her colleagues.
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This principle is related to the concept of equability (Germain, 1975), in which many entry points are possible in building a sense of community.
Academic text (1997) -
"Admitting, then, the disparity between surface and substance or between ascription and fact, he manages to outdo Francis in equability:
Academic text (1991) -
The teacher's equability made the classroom a calm environment for learning.
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Despite the challenges he faced, he maintained an admirable equability throughout the crisis.
Synonyms
A calm, steady mind when things are difficult
Calm and steady behaviour when you are under pressure
Ability to stay calm and not show worry under pressure
Staying calm and composed in difficult or stressful situations
A calm, steady state during difficult situations
A calm, relaxed way of behaving that does not get worried easily
Being cheerful and friendly so people find it easy to get along
Antonyms
How Calm
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word equability comes from the Latin word aequus, meaning 'equal' or 'level' and is the same root as the familiar word equal. So equability is the quality of being 'even' and 'calm', feeling steady and not easily changed.