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Vocabulary Precision — Identify the correctly spelled noun meaning ‘‘calmness and composure’’ (select the standard spelling from Equanimity, Equannimity, Equanimmity, Equinimity) with root-based guidance.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Equanimity

Explanation:


Given data

  • Meaning cue: calmness, mental composure, evenness of temper.
  • Options: Equanimity, Equannimity, Equanimmity, Equinimity.


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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