Imponderable

/ɪmˈpɒndərəbəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something that cannot be precisely measured or understood.

The imponderables of life often lead us to unexpected outcomes.

An element or factor that is difficult to gauge or quantify.

In the planning process, we must consider the imponderables that could impact the project's success.

adjective

Difficult or impossible to estimate or assess.

The imponderable effects of climate change on our environment are a cause for concern.

Not measurable or able to be weighed.

In discussions of art, the imponderable qualities of emotion and inspiration often take precedence over technical skills.

Derived from the Latin 'imponderabilis', meaning 'not able to be weighed'.

imponderable factors

Elements that cannot be measured but significantly impact outcomes.

imponderable questions

Questions that are challenging or impossible to answer definitively.

ponderable

Something that can be measured or assessed.

ponder

To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.

Beyond comprehension.

The complexities of the universe are just imponderable, man.

Too deep to understand.

She gave me an imponderable look after I asked that question.