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poise vs equanimity

equanimity vs poise

poise and equanimity both are nouns.

poise is a verb but equanimity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poise Yes No Yes No
equanimity Yes No No No
As nouns, equanimity is a hypernym of poise; that is, equanimity is a word with a broader meaning than poise:
  • poise: great coolness and composure under strain
  • equanimity: steadiness of mind under stress
Other hypernyms of poise include calm, calmness, composure.
poise (noun) equanimity (noun)
great coolness and composure under strain steadiness of mind under stress
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
poise (verb) equanimity (verb)
hold or carry in equilibrium
cause to be balanced or suspended
prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
be motionless, in suspension
Difference between poise and equanimity

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