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    imperturbable

    imperturbable - Dictionary definition and meaning for word imperturbable

    Definition
    (adj) not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
    Synonyms : unflappable
    Example Sentence
    • hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
    • an imperturbable self-possession
    • unflappable in a crisis
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for imperturbable

imperturbabble--im + pertur (like tur tur) + babble ( just talking foolishly..). So, the person who never do any tur-tur and never babbles is a very cool, calm and peaceful guy.

im-'not'+perturb(able), meaning not perturbed....so a person who is not perturbed stays calm and placid.

imperturbable- im+perturbable. Perturb has a rhythm with Disturb. Imperturbable is a person whom u can't feel disturbed/upset easily- that's why he is always calm.

imperturbable = imperturbare (old) = im- 'not' + per-'completely' + turbare (sounds like disturb)

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Im+Pester+Able.

Im(Not) + per( permiable) + tub(turbulance) , so not prone to turbulance,so marked by extreme calm steadiness...

Nothing that we could do to the imp in central park could perturb him, we were simply not able. The simple truth of the matter is that the imp in central park is imperturbable.

i m :i am and im: no; per:person; tur:torture; bable: babble ; i am person not affected by torture or babble cuz i am calm

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