equable
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equable
- /ˈɛk.wə.bəl/ US, UK
Where it comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin aequābilis, from aequō (“make level”), from aequus (“even, level”).
adjective more equable · most equable · æquable
- Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform. The cheerful influence of the morning seemed to have some effect, even upon his equable temper.
- Free from extremes of heat or cold. The indulgences of habit she would not resign, therefore held by the pleasures of the table; but the comforts of equable heat, which was particularly necessary, she denied herself much too long, and resisted warm clothing most determinately;...
- Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
