Composture

/kəm.ˈpoʊs.tʃər/ noun

Definition

The state of being composed or calm; composure.

Etymology

From Latin 'compositus' (composed) plus -ure suffix creating abstract nouns. A variant or archaic form related to 'composure.'

Kelly Says

This is essentially a dead word—'composure' completely replaced it in modern English, but you'll spot 'composture' in old poetry and letters where writers favored Latinate vocabulary to sound more educated and impressive.

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