Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Equanimity
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
Correct spelling is ‘‘equanimity’’ from Latin ‘‘aequus’’ (equal) + ‘‘animus’’ (mind) → equal-mindedness.
Option-by-option analysis
Equanimity — correct (equa + nimity). ✅Equannimity — extra ‘‘n’’; incorrect.Equanimmity — doubled ‘‘m’’; incorrect.Equinimity — wrong vowel; should be ‘‘equa-’’ not ‘‘equi-’’; incorrect.
Memory tip
Think ‘‘equal + animus’’ → ‘‘equa + nimity’’ for mental balance.
Final Answer
Equanimity
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