ponderance

noun

pon·​der·​ance

ˈpänd(ə)rən(t)s

variants or ponderancy

-nsē,

-si

plural ponderances or ponderancies

1

: weight

2

: gravity, consequence

Word History

Etymology

Latin ponderare to weigh + English -ance, -ancy

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