Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ponderance

noun
/ˈpɒndərəns/
Definition
The quality of being heavy or weighty; the state of having significant weight or importance.
Examples
  • The ponderance of the evidence led the jury to reach a swift verdict.
  • Her words carried a ponderance that made everyone listen attentively.
  • In philosophy, the ponderance of an argument can heavily influence its acceptance.
Meaning
Ponderance refers to the substantial nature of something, often used to describe concepts or matters of great consequence.
Synonyms
  • Weightiness
  • Importance
  • Significance
  • Gravity