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.