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equable Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of equable?

The comparative form is more equable and the superlative form is most equable.

/ˈɛk.wə.bəl/

What Does Equable Mean?

As an adjective, equable means Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform. It is also used to mean Free from extremes of heat or cold.

Word Facts for Equable

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	//ˈɛk.wə.bəl//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	temperate, good-natured and even-tempered
Comparative / superlative	more equable, most equable

Equable Definition (Adjective)

Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
Free from extremes of heat or cold.
Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

Adjective

(of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
(of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

Synonyms of Equable

temperate good-natured even-tempered good-tempered placid constant uniform unvarying imperturbable steady tranquil regular

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Antonyms of Equable

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Equable in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

equable (comparative more equable, superlative most equable)

Origin of Equable

Learned borrowing from Latin aequābilis, from aequō (“make level”), from aequus (“even, level”).

Pronouncing Equable

You say equable as //ˈɛk.wə.bəl//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Equable

What part of speech is equable?

Equable is an adjective.

What is another word for equable?

Words with a similar meaning to equable include temperate, good-natured and even-tempered. See the full list of equable synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of equable?

The comparative form is more equable and the superlative form is most equable.