What does ponderable mean?
Ponderable means (physics) Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass..
Ponderable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(physics) Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass..
Definitions by Sense
- (physics) Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass.
- Worthy of note; significant, interesting.
- (rare) Heavy; ponderous.
Example Sentences
[T]he imponderability of heat did not appear to the philosophers of the eighteenth century to be a sufficient reason for excluding it from the list of chemical elements; and... there was... doubt... whether caloric was ponderable or not.
The very mother's head you swore by in the dock is a heavier head, crowned with ponderable hair.
Synonyms for ponderable
Antonyms for ponderable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ponderable
- most ponderable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ponderable?
Common synonyms include massive, eminent, noteworthy, hefty.
What is the opposite of ponderable?
Possible antonyms include imponderable.
How do you use ponderable in a sentence?
[T]he imponderability of heat did not appear to the philosophers of the eighteenth century to be a sufficient reason for excluding it from the list of chemical elements; and... there was... doubt... whether caloric was ponderable or not.
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