equable

[ ek-wuh-buhl, ee-kwuh- ]

adjective

1. free from many changes or variations; uniform:

   an equable climate; an equable temperament.

   Synonyms: temperate, even, steady

   Antonyms: variable

2. uniform in operation or effect, as laws.

equable

/ ˈɛkwəbəl /

adjective

1. even-tempered; placid
2. unvarying; uniform

   an equable climate

Derived Forms

• ˈequably, adverb
• ˌequaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• equa·bili·ty equa·ble·ness noun
• equa·bly adverb
• noneq·ua·bili·ty noun
• non·equa·ble adjective
• non·equa·ble·ness noun
• non·equa·bly adverb
• uneq·ua·bili·ty noun
• un·equa·ble adjective
• un·equa·ble·ness noun
• un·equa·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of equable¹

1635–45; < Latin aequābilis that can be made equal, similar, equivalent to aequ ( us ) equal, even + -ābilis -able

Word History and Origins

Origin of equable¹

C17: from Latin aequābilis, from aequāre to make equal

Example Sentences

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

He was simply bowled over by the beauty and the energy of the place, the broad-mindedness, the equable weather, the dramatic geography.

From Los Angeles Times

Though he grows somber when he discusses current events, Browne also seems to have softened with age — exuding less of an obstinate attitude than an equable one.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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