PONDERABLE

ponderable

(adjective) capable of being weighed or considered; “something ponderable from the outer world--something of which we can say that its weight is so and so”- James Jeans

cogitable, ponderable

(adjective) capable of being thought about; “space flight to other galaxies becomes more cogitable”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ponderable (comparative more ponderable, superlative most ponderable)

(physics) Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass.

Worthy of note; significant, interesting.

(rare) Heavy; ponderous.

Synonyms

• (having mass): massive

• (worthy of note): eminent, noteworthy; see also notable

• (heavy, ponderous): hefty, massive, weighty

Source: Wiktionary


Pon"der*a*ble, a. Etym: [L. ponderabilis: cf. F. pondérable.]

Definition: Capable of being weighed; having appreciable weight.

– Pon"der*a*ble*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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