ponderable
UK/'pɒndәrәbl/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Able to be weighed or measured; worth considering
可称量的，可估量的；值得考虑的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedponder (weigh) + -able (able to be) = 'able to be weighed,' and so 'worth weighing / worth considering.' It is the positive twin of imponderable — far less common, mostly seen in contrast with it.
Root pond still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.ponderable question值得深思的问题
- 2.[ponderable issue]值得考量的议题
- 3.[ponderable matter]值得斟酌的事项
Example Sentences
- 1.
Some risks are ponderable; others can only be guessed at.
- 2.
It is a ponderable question worth careful study.