Imponderous

Adjective

Definition: Having no weight or insignificant weight; very light.

Synonyms: Weightless, Light, Airy, Insubstantial

Antonyms: Heavy, Weighty, Ponderous, Substantial

Examples:
  • The imponderous feather floated gently to the ground.
  • Her imponderous steps barely made a sound on the delicate surface.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of "im" as negation, so imponderous means without ponderous weight.

Etymology:

Origin:

From the prefix "im-" meaning "not" and the word "ponderous" meaning "having great weight or significance".

Historical Usage:

The term "imponderous" has been used since the late 17th century to describe objects or ideas that lack weight or heaviness.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

None

Explanation:

There are no commonly used idiomatic expressions or phrases containing the word "imponderous".

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "imponderous" with "ponderous".

Explanation:

"Imponderous" means the opposite of "ponderous", which refers to something heavy or burdensome. It is important to differentiate between the two words to avoid confusion.

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