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1equable — , 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,… …
2equable, 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… …
3equable, 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… …
4equable — [ek′wə bəl, ē′kwəbəl] adj. [L aequabilis < aequare, to make equal < aequus, EQUAL] 1. not varying or fluctuating much; steady; uniform [an equable temperature] 2. not readily upset; even; tranquil; serene [an equable temperament] SYN.… …
5Equable — E qua*ble (?; 277), a. [L. aequabilis, fr. aequare to make level or equal, fr. aequus even, equal. See {Equal}.] 1. Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an… …
6equable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) calm and even tempered. 2) not varying or fluctuating greatly. DERIVATIVES equability noun equably adverb. ORIGIN Latin aequabilis, from aequare make equal …
7Equable 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 …
8equable — eq|ua|ble [ˈekwəbəl] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: aequabilis, from aequare; EQUATE] 1.) formal someone who is equable remains calm and happy and does not often get annoyed ▪ a young man with a naturally equable temperament 2.) technical …
9equable 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… …
10equable — eq|ua|ble [ ekwəbl, ikwəbl ] adjective 1. ) FORMAL calm, reasonable, and not easily made angry or upset 2. ) equable weather is not extreme and does not change very much ╾ eq|ua|bly adverb …
