Equable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkwəbəl/

Definitions of equable

adjective calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered

Example Sentences

A1 She has an equable temperament and rarely gets upset.

A2 The weather in this region is known for its equable climate throughout the year.

B1 His equable demeanor helped diffuse the tension in the room.

B2 The manager's equable leadership style contributed to a positive work environment.

C1 The diplomat's equable negotiations led to a successful peace agreement.

C2 The professor's equable approach to teaching made complex concepts easy to understand.

Examples of equable in a Sentence

formal His equable temperament allowed him to remain calm in any situation.

informal She has always been an equable person, never getting too worked up about anything.

slang I wish I could be as equable as him, always keeping my cool.

figurative The equable flow of the river symbolized the steady rhythm of life.

Grammatical Forms of equable

• past tense: equaled
• plural: equables
• comparative: more equable
• superlative: most equable
• present tense: equables
• future tense: will be equable
• perfect tense: have equaled
• continuous tense: are being equable
• singular: equable
• positive degree: equable
• infinitive: to equable
• gerund: equabling
• participle: equabled

Origin and Evolution of equable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'equable' originated from the Latin word 'aequabilis', which is derived from 'aequus' meaning equal or even.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'equable' has retained its original meaning of being steady or unvarying, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe someone or something that is calm and composed in temperament.