Equability: meaning, definitions and examples

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equability

 

[ ษชหˆkwษ›bษ™ lษช ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Equability refers to the quality of being calm and even-tempered, indicating a state of mental stability and consistency. It often implies a balanced and composed disposition, even in the face of stress or adversity. This trait is particularly valued in individuals who maintain their cool under pressure and are able to approach situations with a level head. Equability can also refer to climate characteristics, denoting uniformity in temperature and weather conditions over time.

Synonyms

calmness, evenness, stability

Examples of usage

  • Her equability during the crisis impressed everyone.
  • The equability of the region's climate made it a desirable place to live.
  • He was known for his equability in difficult negotiations.

Translations

Translations of the word "equability" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น equabilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GleichmรครŸigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesetaraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะฒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rรณwnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณ็ญ‰ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉquitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ equidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋“ฑ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุณุงูˆุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rovnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rovnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณ็ญ‰ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ enakost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jafnrรฉtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตาฃะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rabษ™rlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ equidad

Etymology

The term 'equability' is derived from the Late Latin word 'aequalitas,' which means 'equality' or 'uniformity.' This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'aequalis,' meaning 'equal' or 'level.' The suffix '-ity' is used in English to form nouns from adjectives, typically to denote a state or condition. The transition of the word into English occurred in the 16th century, where it began to acquire its current meaning related to calmness and emotional stability. Over time, its usage expanded beyond just describing emotional states, applying also to climatic conditions, reflecting the idea of consistency and lack of extremes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,783, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.