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- [long-guh-nim-i-tee, lawng-]
- /ˌlɒŋ gəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌlɔŋ-/
- /ˌlɒŋ.ɡə.ˈnɪ.mɪ.tɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [long-guh-nim-i-tee, lawng-]
- /ˌlɒŋ gəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌlɔŋ-/
Definitions of longanimity word
- noun longanimity patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense; forbearance. 1
- noun longanimity (now rare) Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering. 1
- noun longanimity patience or forbearance 0
- noun longanimity patient endurance of injuries; forbearance 0
- noun longanimity (now rare) Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering. 0
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Origin of longanimity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English longanimyte < Late Latin longanimitās patience, equivalent to longanimi(s) patient (long(us) long1 + anim(us) spirit + -is adj. suffix) + -tās -ty2
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Parts of speech for Longanimity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
longanimity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
longanimity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for longanimity
noun longanimity
- fortitude — mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness.
- self-control — control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
Antonyms for longanimity
noun longanimity
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- impatience — lack of patience.
- intolerance — lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
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