First Known Use: 1813
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ponderable
adjective pon·der·a·ble \ˈpän-d(ə-)rə-bəl\
Definition of PONDERABLE
: significant enough to be worth considering : appreciable
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Origin of PONDERABLE
Late Latin ponderabilis, from ponderare
Synonym Discussion of PONDERABLE
perceptible, sensible, palpable, tangible, appreciable, ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent <a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener>. sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind <an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature>. palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable <the tension in the air was almost palpable>. tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally <no tangible evidence of UFOs>. appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable <an appreciable increase in income>. ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance <exerted a ponderable influence on world events>.
Medical Dictionary
ponderable
adjective pon·der·a·ble \ˈpän-d(ə-)rə-bəl\
Medical Definition of PONDERABLE
: capable of being weighed
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