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Webster 1913 Edition
Equable
E′qua-ble
(?; 277)
, Adj.
1.
Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; – said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth;
as, an
. equable
plain or globe2.
Uniform in action or intensity; not variable or changing; – said of the feelings or temper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Equable
E'QUABLE
,Adj.
1.
Equal and uniform at all times, as motion. An equable motion continues the same in degree of velocity, neither accelerated nor retarded.2.
Even; smooth; having a uniform surface or form; as an equable glove or plain.Definition 2024
equable
equable
English
Alternative forms
- æquable (archaic)
Adjective
equable (comparative more equable, superlative most equable)
- Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
- 1924, Herman Melville, Billy Budd, London: Constable & Co., Chapter 18,
- Turning to the prisoner, "Budd," he said, and scarce in equable tones, "Budd, if you have aught further to say for yourself, say it now."
- 1924, Herman Melville, Billy Budd, London: Constable & Co., Chapter 18,
- (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
- (of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
Translations
calm and steady
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not easily disturbed; tranquil
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Synonyms
- (unvarying, calm and steady): constant, uniform, unvarying
- (not easily disturbed): imperturbable, steady, tranquil