Equable

Definitions: Equable

Equable

Adjective

1. Not varying; "an equable climate".

2. Not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays".

Date "equable" was first used: 1677. (references)

Etymology: Equable \E"qua*ble\, adjective. [Latin expression aequabilis, from aequare to make level or equal, from aequus even, equal. See Equal.]. (Websters 1913)

Synonyms: Equable

Synonyms: even-tempered (adj), good-tempered (adj), placid (adj). (additional references)

Context	Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus).
Right	Adjective: right, good; just, reasonable; fit; equal, equable, equatable; evenhanded, fair.
Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus.

Crosswords: Equable

English words defined with "equable": enured, Equability, Equableness, equably, even-tempered ♦ good-tempered ♦ hardened, Homotonous ♦ inured ♦ placid ♦ Uniform motion. (references)

Etymologies containing "equable": Equability. (references)

Play	Caption
	Abiding; certain; changeless; constant; durable; enduring; equable; even; firm; fixed; immovable; never-failing; patterned; regular; reliable; safe; set; solid; stabile; steadfast; steady-going; substantial; sure; unchangeable; unchanging; unfaltering; un.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Author	Quotation
Andrew Jackson	Peace above all things is to be desired; but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.
	Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Author	Date	Quotation
Communist Manifesto	1848	Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries; gradual abolition of the distinction between town and country, by a more equable distribution of the population over the country. (reference)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Title	Author	Quote
Walden	Thoreau, Henry David	I took particular pleasure in this breaking of ground, for in almost all latitudes men dig into the earth for an equable temperature.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Subject	Topic	Quote
Economic History	Seychelles	The climate is equable and healthy, although quite humid, as the islands are small and subject to marine influences. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

"Equable" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Equable" is used about 40 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)

Parts of Speech	Percent	Usage per 100 Million Words	Rank in English
Adjective (general or positive)	100%	40	54,274

Expression using "equable": equable temper. Additional references.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Language		Translations for "equable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Albanian		uniform (measured, monotone, monotonous), i qetë (at ease, balanced, calm, canny, collected, comfortable, comfy, composed, cool, cool-headed, dispassionate, easeful, even, even-minded, halcyon, laid back, level, level headed, mild, noiseless, orderly, Pacific, passionless, peaceable, peaceful, placid, quiescent, quiet, reposeful, retired, secure, sedate, self possessed, serene, settled, silent, smooth, sober-blooded, stationary, still, stilly, tranquil, unconcern, unconcerned, uneventful, unruffled), i pandryshueshëm (changeless, constant, dyed in the wool, final, hard and fast, immutable, inalterable, inflexible, invariable, set, static, unalterable, unchangeable, unexceptional), i njëtrajtshëm (equal, even, homogeneous, steady, uniform). (various references)

Arabic		‏مستو (even, flat, plane, planed), ‏مطرد (constant, regular, uniform, unremitting), ‏رصين (calm, equal, sedate, serious, sober, sober minded, solemn, solid, staid, steady, thoughtful). (various references)

Bulgarian		уравновесен (balanced, equal, equiponderant, even, even tempered, even-minded, level, level headed, sedate, settled, smooth, sober minded, well balanced), умерен (abstemious, abstinent, conservative, frugal, gentle, medium, mezzo, mild, moderate, philosophical, reasonable, restrained, slack, sober, sparing, temperate, tempered), спокоен (arcadian, calm, clear, collected, contented, cool, dreamy, easeful, easy, equal, even tempered, even-minded, halcyon, immovable, impassive, imperturbable, leisurely, level, nerveless, peaceful, philosophical, piping, placid, quiet, reposeful, restful, secure, sedate, self possessed, self-collected, settled, smooth, soft, staid, steady, steady-going, still, stirless, unalarmed, unbuttoned, unconcerned, undisturbed, uneventful, unflappable, unmolested, unruffled, untroubled), равномерен (even, isochronal, level, measured, steady), еднакъв (alike, coequal, equal, even, identic, identical, invariable, level, like, one, same, self, twin, unaffected, uniform). (various references)

Czech		vyrovnaný (balanced, close, composed, even, even tempered, good tempered, secure, self possessed, serene, stable, well balanced), stálý (constant, durable, enduring, eternal, fast, firm, indissoluble, invariable, perennial, permanent, protracted, regular, sessile, stable, standing, static, stationary, steady, unchangeable), mírný (balmy, benign, easygoing, genial, gentle, lamblike, lenient, light, meek, mild, moderate, placid, quiet, reasonable, slow, sober, soft, tame, temperate, unruffled). (various references)

Farsi		ملایم (Benign, Bland, Breezy, Clement, Downy, Easy, Gentle, Kindly, Lenient, Meek, Mild, Moderate, Sedate, Smooth, Soft, Suave), ثابت (Firm, Immobile, Immovable, Indelible, Irremovable, Loyal, Pat, Permanent, Resolute, Stable, Staid, Standstill, Steady, True). (various references)

French		placide, constant, égal (equal). (various references)

German		gleichmäßig (constant, continuously, equably, equally, even, evenly, level, permanent, regular, regularly, rhythmic, rhythmical, smooth, steadily, steady, symmetric, symmetrical, uniform, uniformly), gleichförmig (equably, even, of the same shape, uniform). (various references)

Greek		σταθερόσ (abiding, consistent, constant, firm, fixed, hard, permanent, set, stable, stanch, standard, stationary, staunch, steadfast, steady, unfaltering), ομοιόμορφοσ (uniform). (various references)

Hungarian		egyenletes (consistent, equipartition, even, flat, moderate, smooth, steady, uniform), egyforma (alike, all the same, equal to, evenly proportioned share, level, much of a muchness, stereotyped, uniform). (various references)

Italian		uniforme (flat, monotonous, plain, solid, uniform). (various references)

Pig Latin		equableay

Portuguese		equabilidade, equável, igual (compeer, coordinate, equal, even, fellow, level, like, match, one track, peer, suchlike, unenlivened, uniform). (various references)

Romanian		echilibrat (balanced, equal, even tempered, level, level headed, sane, well balanced), uniform (flat, level, monotonous, uniform, uniformly), simetric (formal, shapely, symmetric, symmetrical, symmetrically), regulat (even, harmonious, legitimate, normal, orderly, ordinary, regular, regularly, rhythmic, rhythmical, smooth, staple, steady), cumpãnit (balanced, measured, steady, well balanced). (various references)

Russian		равномерный (even, metronomic, steady, uniform). (various references)

Serbo-Croatian		ujednačen (uniform). (various references)

Spanish		estable (firm, integrated, permanent, rigid, set, stable, steady), ecuánime (equanimitory, even, even tempered, good tempered, level, relaxed, unruffled), constante (chronic, constant, even, incessant, recurrent, regular, steadfast, unfailing, uniform, uniformly, unwavering). (various references)

Swedish		jämn (clean, consistent, even, flat, level, plane, regular, round, smooth, steady, uniform, unruffled). (various references)

Thai		สงบนิ่ง (lull, serene). (various references)

Turkish		dengeli (balanced, equal, even, even tempered, level, level headed, stable, well balanced), değişmez (changeless, constant, entrenched, fast, fixed, flat-footed, frozen, hard and fast, immutable, inalterable, invariable, Pat, permanent, regular, rigid, set, settled, stable, static, steadfast, steady, unalterable, unchangeable, unchanging, unswerving, unvarying, unwavering), ılımlı (Clement, genial, hospitable, low key, middle-of-the-road, mild, moderate, modest, temperate), ılıman (Clement, mild, moderate, soft, temperate). (various references)

Ukranian		урівноважений (balanced, cool-headed, even, even tempered, even-minded, level headed, shockproof, sober minded, staid, tranquil, well balanced), рівномірний (even, steady), одноманітний (quiet, same, uniform). (various references)

Vietnamese		không thay đổi (changeless, constant, immutable, invariable, invariant, same, unaltered, unchangeable, unchanged, unchanging, undiversified, unvarying, upstanding), đều điềm đạm. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Derivations
	Words beginning with "equable": equableness, equablenesses. (additional references)
Misspellings
	"Equable" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Aquaglo, equaleg, equaler, equiable, equible, equulei, Esquirla, quable. (additional references)
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

# of Phoneme Matches	Pronunciation	Word(s) rhyming with "equable" (pronounced e"kwubul)
4	-u b u l	abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable.
3	-b u l	able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble.
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-b-e-e-l-q-u"
	-2 letters: abele, equal, quale.
	-3 letters: able, alee, bale, beau, blae, blue, lube.
	-4 letters: alb, ale, bal, bee, bel, eau, eel, lab, lea, lee, leu, qua.
	-5 letters: ab, ae, al, ba, be, el, la.
	Words containing the letters "a-b-e-e-l-q-u"
	+2 letters: equitable.
	+3 letters: bequeathal, blanquette, quenchable, squeezable.
	+4 letters: bequeathals, blanquettes, equableness, equilibrate, inequitable.
	+5 letters: equabilities, equilibrated, equilibrates, equiprobable, questionable, unquenchable.
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