equanimity

/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/

//ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti// noun

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"equanimity" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“equanimity” is uncommon English (frequency #59,373 among 2,246 “E” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#59,373
frequency rank, English
2,246
“E” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

Corpus desk

Index EN-equanimity · equanimity · English

equanimity · rank #59,373 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #59,373
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,246
  • PHOTO-FINISH equitably

Nearest frequency peer: equitably (+1 rank slots)

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Long-tail ranks near “equanimity”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “equanimity” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for equanimity
PropertyValue
Headwordequanimity
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/
Letters10
Frequency rank#59,373
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “equanimity” in English

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).equanimityfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “equitably” (#59,374), “epigenetics” (#59,371), “enumerate” (#59,370). Among 2,246 “E” headwords, “equanimity” is #59,373. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

equanimity is uncommon English at frequency #59,373 among 2,246 “E” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for equanimity, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity. The correct English form is equanimity, spelled E-Q-U-A-N-I-M-I-T-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how equanimity appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. No doubt you are right, my best of friends, there would be far less suffering amongst mankind, if men—and God knows why they are so fashioned—did not employ their imaginations so assiduously in recalling the memory of past sorrow, instead of bearing their present lot with equanimity.
  2. In the very heart of the herd the din was terrific. It was almost dizzying in its effect. I paused and smiled reassuringly at Maud, for I had recovered my equanimity sooner than she.

Etymology

From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity.

Synonyms

composurecalmnesseven-mindedness

This word in other languages

ecuanimidad(Español)équanimité(Français)Gelassenheit(Deutsch)equanimidade(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "equanimity"?
"equanimity" is spelled E-Q-U-A-N-I-M-I-T-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/.
What does "equanimity" mean?
As a noun, "equanimity" means: The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
How do you pronounce "equanimity"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "equanimity" is /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "equanimity"?
From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

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Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list