Word of the Day - 09/27/25
equanimity
/,ikwə'nɪmɪti/(n.): steadiness of mind under stress
Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her equanimity, calmly assessing the situation.
Word Origin
The word 'equanimity' originates from Latin. It is formed from two parts: 'aequus' meaning 'even, level, calm' and 'animus' meaning 'mind, spirit, courage'. Thus, it literally translates to 'evenness of mind' or 'calmness of spirit'.
Words with a similar origin to 'equanimity' that share the root 'aequus' include 'equal', 'equilibrium', 'equate', 'adequate', and 'iniquity'. Words sharing the root 'animus' include 'animate', 'animal', 'unanimous', 'magnanimous', and 'pusillanimous'.