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tranquillità

Tranquillità is a noun in Italian that denotes a state of quiet, calm, and freedom from disturbance. It can refer to an inner condition, such as serenity of mind, or to a setting or situation that is free from noise, agitation, or upheaval. The term is used in everyday speech as well as in philosophy, literature, and urban planning.

Etymology: Tranquillità derives from Latin tranquillitās, from tranquillus “calm, quiet.” The modern Italian form appears in

Usage and contexts: In daily language, one might seek tranquillità in a quiet morning, a peaceful countryside,

Cultural and philosophical aspects: The ideal of tranquillità has long been associated with a withdrawal from

See also: serenità, pace, quiete, peace of mind.

medieval
and
early
modern
usage
and
remains
closely
related
to
terms
such
as
serenità,
pace,
and
quiete.
or
a
moment
of
reflection.
In
psychology
and
mindfulness,
tranquillità
is
linked
to
emotional
regulation
and
well-being.
In
urban
design,
the
concept
is
used
to
describe
environments
designed
to
reduce
noise,
crowding,
and
visual
disturbance,
thereby
promoting
a
sense
of
tranquillità
for
residents
and
workers.
perturbation
and
a
balanced
mind;
similar
notions
appear
in
classical
thought
and
Italian
literature
as
a
virtue
of
prudent
living.
In
contemporary
discourse,
tranquillità
is
a
measure
of
quality
of
life,
often
discussed
in
relation
to
noise
pollution,
green
spaces,
and
restorative
environments.