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Definition of Placidity
1. Noun. A feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling.
2. Noun. A disposition free from stress or emotion.
Generic synonyms: Calm, Calmness, Composure, Equanimity
Specialized synonyms: Ataraxia
Derivative terms: Placid, Quiet
Definition of Placidity
1. n. The quality or state of being placid; calmness; serenity.
Definition of Placidity
1. Noun. The state of being placid; peacefulness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Placidity
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Medical Definition of Placidity
1. The quality or state of being placid; calmness; serenity. Origin: L. Placiditas: cf. F. Placidite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Placidity
Literary usage of Placidity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report of the Trial of James H. Peck: Judge of the United States District by James Hawkins Peck, Arthur Joseph Stansbury, United States Congress. Senate (1833)
"The placidity of this mild and amiable Judge began to leave him. Here he and Mr.
Lawless changed charj acters. Lawless was mild, patient, and remarkably ..."
2. The Scientific Basis of Education Demonstrated: By an Analysis of the by John Hecker (1867)
"... placidity, Sluggishness. Three things are always to be taken into view, when
estimating any of. these bodily organs, its size, its quality, ..."
3. Anecdotes and Examples Illustrating the Catholic Catechism by Francis Spirago (1904)
"A GULDEN EARNED BY placidity We should find it easier to remain calm if we thought
of the recompense promised to the meek. ..."
4. Report of the Trial of James H. Peck: Judge of the United States District by James Hawkins Peck, Arthur Joseph Stansbury, United States Congress. Senate (1833)
"The placidity of this mild and amiable Judge began to leave him. Here he and Mr.
Lawless changed charj acters. Lawless was mild, patient, and remarkably ..."
5. The Scientific Basis of Education Demonstrated: By an Analysis of the by John Hecker (1867)
"... placidity, Sluggishness. Three things are always to be taken into view, when
estimating any of. these bodily organs, its size, its quality, ..."
6. Anecdotes and Examples Illustrating the Catholic Catechism by Francis Spirago (1904)
"A GULDEN EARNED BY placidity We should find it easier to remain calm if we thought
of the recompense promised to the meek. ..."
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