sensible

/ˈsen.sə.bl̩//ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/
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Academic vocabulary

Word FrequencyCommon

Regularly used in writing and speech

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

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noun

1. Sensation; sensibility.

2. That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.

3. That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

adjective

1. Perceptible by the senses.

2. Easily perceived; appreciable.

3. Able to feel or perceive.

4. Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

"a sensible thermometer"

5. Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.

6. Cognizant; having the perception of something; aware of something.

7. Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.

8. Characterized more by usefulness or practicality than by fashionableness, especially of clothing.

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