(adj) not easily irritated, Syn. placid, good-tempered, even-tempered, Example:an equable temper; not everyone shared his placid temperament; remained placid despite the repeated delays
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ L. aequabilis, fr. aequare to make level or equal, fr. aequus even, equal. See Equal. ] 1. Equal and uniform; continuing the same at different times; -- said of motion, and the like; uniform in surface; smooth; as, an equable plain or globe. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Uniform in action or intensity; not variable or changing; -- said of the feelings or temper. [ 1913 Webster ]