equable

Etymology

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

adj

  1. Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
    The cheerful influence of the morning seemed to have some effect, even upon his equable temper. 1841, Charles Dickens, chapter LXXXV, in Barnaby Rudge
    Turning to the prisoner, "Budd," he said, and scarce in equable tones, "Budd, if you have aught further to say for yourself, say it now." 1924, Herman Melville, chapter 18, in Billy Budd, London: Constable & Co.
  2. (of temperature) Free from extremes of heat or cold.
  3. (of emotions etc) Not easily disturbed; tranquil.

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