equable

  • 21equable — eq•ua•ble [[t]ˈɛk wə bəl, ˈi kwə [/t]] adj. 1) free from many changes or variations; uniform: an equable climate[/ex] 2) not easily annoyed or disturbed; calm; even tempered 3) uniform in operation or effect, as laws • Etymology: 1635–45; < L… …

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  • 22equable — adj. 1 even; not varying. 2 uniform and moderate (an equable climate). 3 (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered. Derivatives: equability n. equably adv. Etymology: L aequabilis (as EQUATE) …

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  • 23equable, equitable — Equable means uniform, free from variations, unchanging, and tranquil : The climate of Puerto Rico is equable. Marsha is well liked because of her equable temperament. Equitable means just, right, fair, reasonable : The speaker claimed that he… …

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  • 24Equable shapes — A two dimensional equable shape (or perfect shape) is one whose area is numerically equal to its perimeter. For example, a right angled triangle with sides 5, 12 and 13 has area and perimeter both equal to 30 units.Equable shapes are not regarded …

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  • 25equable, equitable —    Most dictionaries define equable as meaning steady and unvarying, but it should also convey the sense of being remote from extremes. A consistently hot climate is not equable, no matter how unvarying the temperature. Similarly, someone whose… …

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  • 26equable, equitable —    Most dictionaries define equable as meaning steady and unvarying, but it should also convey the sense of being remote from extremes. A consistently hot climate is not equable, no matter how unvarying the temperature. Similarly, someone whose… …

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  • 27equable even-tempered good-tempered placid — Good natured Good na tured, a. Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked; amiable; cheerful; not taking offense easily; as, too good natured to resent a little criticism; the good natured policeman on our block; the sounds of good natured… …

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  • 28equable — adjective /ˈɛk.wə.bəl/ a) Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform. b) Free from extremes of heat or cold. Syn: constant …

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  • 29equable — Synonyms and related words: accordant, alike, automatic, balanced, calm, collected, composed, consistent, consonant, constant, continuous, cool, correspondent, dispassionate, easygoing, equal, equivalent, even, even tempered, flat, homogeneous,… …

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  • 30equable — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. uniform, even, steady; tranquil. See equality, inexcitability. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. even, steady, uniform, unvarying, consistent, regular, unchanging, constant, stable, serene, tranquil …

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