Definition

The quality of being difficult to measure or understand; something that cannot be easily weighed or assessed.

Example

The imponderability of human emotions makes it hard to predict behavior.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the imponderability of life decisions?

That’s a deep topic! I guess we can never truly know the outcome.

Right? It makes me realize how much is out of our control.

Exactly! Sometimes we just have to trust our instincts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imponderability is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "ponderare" (meaning to weigh) combined with the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being). The word refers to the quality of being unable to be weighed or measured, often used in a philosophical or abstract context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not weighing' ('im-' means not and 'ponderare' means to weigh) to remember that 'imponderability' refers to something that cannot be measured or weighed.

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