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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryequa·ble \ˈe-kwə-bəl, ˈē-\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Latin aequabilis, from aequare to make level or equal, from aequus DATE 16771. marked by lack of variation or change : uniform an equable distance apart2. marked by lack of noticeable, unpleasant, or extreme variation or inequality an equable temperamentSynonyms: see steady• equa·bil·i·ty \ˌe-kwə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌē-\ noun• equa·ble·ness \ˈe-kwə-bəl-nəs, ˈē-\ noun• equa·bly \-blē\ adverbEnglish Etymologyequable 1677, from L. æquabilis "equal, consistent, uniform," from æquare "make uniform." Equability is from 1531.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7equableequ·able / 5ekwEbl / adjective(formal) 1. calm and not easily upset or annoyed 宁静的；平和的；不易恼怒的: an equable temperament 平和的性情 2. (of weather 天气) keeping a steady temperature with no sudden changes 稳定的；变化小的；温差小的• equ·ably / 5ekwEbli / adv.Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionadj. Function: adjective Synonyms: STEADY 2, constant, even, stabile, stable, unchanging, unfluctuating, uniform, unvarying Related Words: methodical, orderly, regular, systematic; immutable, invariable, unchangeable; equal, equivalent, same Contrasted Words: variable; fitful, spasmodic Antonyms: inequable, unequableWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridgedeq·ua·ble\ˈekwəbəl also ˈēk-\ adjectiveEtymology: Latin aequabilis, from aequare to make level, make equal (from aequus level, equal) + -abilis -able1. a. : marked by lack of variation or change : uniform b. : showing regular or consistent movement, occurrence, operation, or character < an equable stride >2. : marked by lack of noticeable, unpleasant, or extreme variation, inequality, or fluctuation < for rest and recreation a warm, equable climate is doubtless most delightful — Ellsworth Huntington > < my affections tend to be deep and equable and calm — Havelock Ellis >Synonyms: see steady

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