adjective
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even-tempered; placid
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unvarying; uniform
an equable climate
Other Word Forms
- equability noun
- equableness noun
- equably adverb
- nonequability noun
- nonequable adjective
- nonequableness noun
- nonequably adverb
- unequability noun
- unequable adjective
- unequableness noun
- unequably adverb
Etymology
Origin of equable
1635–45; < Latin aequābilis that can be made equal, similar, equivalent to aequ ( us ) equal, even + -ābilis -able
Example Sentences
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The young world of aviation came away thinking that L.A. — with its basin of wide, flat places and equable weather — was indeed the place for aviation’s future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023
Michael Gove has described his sacking last week by Boris Johnson, calling the PM “very equable, very polite” during the call.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022
The chief justice declared of Austen: “Her flights are not lofty, she does not soar on eagles’ wings, but she is pleasing, interesting, equable, and yet amusing.
From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2020
It’s here, in the narration, that the novel finds itself — in the equable plainness of its language, a plainness that is nevertheless impressionistic and light-filled.
From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2020
“No, I just help out in the evenings,” Malcolm said in his most equable tone.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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