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equability

equability

6.7
Being calm and not easily upset
  • noun
  • /ˌɛkwəˈbɪləti/
translation icon : imperturbabilidad
  • In addition to the accuracy of law application, equability of decisions may also play a part in the referee's evaluation.

Examples

  • Her equability during stressful situations impressed her colleagues.

  • 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.

  • Despite the challenges he faced, he maintained an admirable equability throughout the crisis.

Synonyms

equanimity
vsequability
  • Formal
8 8.6

A calm, steady mind when things are difficult

is a general even temperament rather than momentary mental calm under stress
coolness
vsequability
3 3.6

Calm and steady behaviour when you are under pressure

is steady even temper over time, not only a composed reaction in stress
imperturbability
vsequability
1 9.0

Ability to stay calm and not show worry under pressure

is steady calmness across moods and situations, not only under stress
unflappability
vsequability
1 7.9

Staying calm and composed in difficult or stressful situations

is broader even-tempered steadiness across time rather than crisis calm
imperturbableness
vsequability
9.9

A calm, steady state during difficult situations

is ongoing even temper and steadiness not limited to hard times
easygoingness
vsequability
4.4

A calm, relaxed way of behaving that does not get worried easily

is steady even temper that resists change rather than casual relaxed calm
good-temperedness
vsequability
5.6

Being cheerful and friendly so people find it easy to get along

is calm evenness under pressure rather than warm cheerful sociability

Antonyms

8 4.2

Being easily annoyed or quick to become angry

1 5.1

A lack of balance or firm control that causes shaking

How Calm

serenity
48 4.4
equability
6.7
composure
38 5.1
calmness
9 2.7

Surface Forms

equability singular
equabilities plural

Morphology

equability = equable (transparent) = equable + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'equable' using '-ity'; the meaning is directly the quality of being equable.

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.