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sensible

[sen-suh-buhl]

adjective

  1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.

    a sensible young woman.

    Synonyms: , , ,
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  2. cognizant; keenly aware (usually followed byof ).

    sensible of his fault.

    Synonyms: , ,
  3. significant in quantity, magnitude, etc.; considerable; appreciable.

    a sensible reduction in price.

  4. capable of being perceived by the senses; material.

    the sensible universe.

    Synonyms: , ,
  5. capable of feeling or perceiving, as organs or parts of the body.

  6. perceptible to the mind.

  7. conscious.

    The patient was speechless but still sensible.

  8. Archaic.sensitive.



sensible

/ ˈɛԲɪə /

adjective

  1. having or showing good sense or judgment

    a sensible decision

  2. (of clothing) serviceable; practical

    sensible shoes

  3. having the capacity for sensation; sensitive

  4. capable of being apprehended by the senses

  5. perceptible to the mind

  6. (sometimes foll by of) having perception; aware

    sensible of your kindness

  7. readily perceived; considerable

    a sensible difference

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. Also called: sensible note.a less common term for leading note

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • sensibleness noun
  • sensibly adverb
  • nonsensible adjective
  • nonsensibleness noun
  • nonsensibly adverb
  • oversensible adjective
  • oversensibleness noun
  • oversensibly adverb
  • unsensible adjective
  • unsensibleness noun
  • unsensibly adverb
  • ˈԲ adverb
  • ˈԲԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sensible1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ŧԲ; equivalent to sense + -ible
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sensible1

C14: from Old French, from Late Latin ŧԲ, from Latin Գī to sense
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He carefully picked his moments to gracefully drive, square drive and guide boundaries alongside sensible accumulation on both sides of the wicket.

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But one supportive Labour MP said Kendall's protections sounded sensible.

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Really, Song wants to know whether a sensible girl can justify shackling herself to a broke creative.

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Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the post would not "helps matters at all", adding "we all have a responsibility to act in a sensible way in these circumstances".

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"If we can be sensible with how it's used and spread on the land, it can be positive for farmers and for the water companies," he says.

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