What is the etymology of the word imperturbable?
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Main Entry: im·per·turb·able Pronunciation: "im-p&r-'t&r-b&-b&l Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin imperturbabilis, from Latin in- + perturbare to perturb : marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : SERENE synonym see COOL - im·per·turb·abil·i·ty /-"t&r-b&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - im·per·turb·ably /-'t&r-b&-blE/ adverb
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imperturbable c.1450, from L.L. imperturbabilis "that cannot be disturbed" (St Augustine), from in- "not" + *perturbabilis, from L. perturbare "to confuse, disturb"
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