Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈpɒndərəbl/
KK: /ˈpɒndərəbəl/
Definition
Significant enough to be considered or evaluated; something that has enough importance or weight to be thought about seriously.
Example
The scientist presented several ponderable issues during the conference that required further discussion.
Conversation

I’ve been thinking about our project, and I wonder if we have any ponderable issues to discuss.

That's a good point! I think we should definitely address the budget constraints.

Exactly, those are significant enough to be worth considering.

For sure, let’s make a list of all the ponderable factors before our next meeting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
significant
substantial
measurable
Antonyms
insignificant
negligible
trivial
Root Explanation
Ponderable → It is formed from "ponderare" (meaning to weigh) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "ponderable" refers to something that is capable of being weighed or considered.
Memory Tip
Think of something that can be 'weighed' ('ponderare') — that's why 'ponderable' means it can be considered or weighed.
Visually Confused Words
imponderable
powderable
plunderable
poindable
orderable
nonderivable
imponderably
considerable