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equable

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈe-kwə-bəl, ˈē-\
    • /ˈek.wə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈe-kwə-bəl, ˈē-\

Definitions of equable word

  • noun equable (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered. 1
  • adjective equable even, not variable 1
  • adjective equable If you describe someone as equable, you mean that they are calm, cheerful, and fair with other people, even in difficult circumstances. 0
  • graded adjective equable An equable climate stays at an even temperature and has no sudden changes. 0
  • adjective equable even-tempered; placid 0
  • adjective equable unvarying; uniform 0
See all 8 definitions of equable

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Parts of speech for Equable

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adjective
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Equable

equable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

equable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for equable

adjective equable

  • composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • unflappable — not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable.
  • placid — pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters.
  • easygoing — going easily, as a horse.
All 30 Synonyms of equable

Antonyms for equable

adjective equable

  • jumpy — subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
  • changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
  • fluctuating — to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
  • irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
  • spasmodic — pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
All 9 Antonyms of equable

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