Calm

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Calm

Calm (/kɑːm/), from the Old French calme, which in turn originates from the Latin calma, meaning "heat of the day" or "stillness", is a state of tranquility or quietness. It is often used in the context of mental and emotional states, as well as environmental conditions.

Pronunciation

  • UK: /kɑːm/
  • US: /kɑːm/

Etymology

The term "calm" is derived from the Old French calme, which was borrowed from the Italian calma. The Italian term was a borrowing from the Latin calma, meaning "heat of the day" or "stillness". The Latin term was a transliteration of the Greek καῦμα (kaûma), meaning "heat" (especially of the sun).

Related Terms

  • Tranquility: A state of peace and quiet.
  • Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
  • Peace: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
  • Stillness: A state of freedom from storm or disturbance.
  • Quietness: The quality or state of being quiet; tranquility; calmness; stillness; silence.
  • Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and anxiety.

See Also

  • Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
  • Mindfulness: The psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment, which one develops through the practice of meditation and through other training.

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