imponderable
A substance or body, which is not ponderable, i.e., which not does not having a…A substance or body, which is not ponderable, i.e., which not does not having a detectable amount of matter or measurable mass. An imponderable substance or body; specifically, in the plural, a name formerly applied to heat, light, electricity, and magnetism.
» It is often hard to adapt when confronted with an imponderable event.
Meaning
3 sensesA substance or body, which is not ponderable, i.e., which not does not having a detectable amount of matter or measurable mass. An imponderable substance or body; specifically, in the plural, a name formerly applied to heat, light, electricity, and magnetism.
An imponderable question.
A factor that cannot be anticipated.
a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
Examples
1 sentencesIt is often hard to adapt when confronted with an imponderable event.
Forms
plural: imponderables| Singular | imponderable |
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