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sen⋅si⋅ble

  [sen-suh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
2. cognizant; keenly aware (usually fol. by of): sensible of his fault.
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.
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.
Origin:
1325–75; ME < OF < L sēnsibilis, equiv. to sēns(us) sense + -ibilis -ible

Related forms:
sen⋅si⋅ble⋅ness, noun
sen⋅si⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. intelligent, sagacious, rational, reasonable. See practical. 2. conscious, understanding, observant. 4. perceptible, discernible, palpable.

Antonyms:
1. stupid.
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Main Entry: sen·si·ble
Pronunciation: 'sen(t)-s&-b&l
Function: adjective
1 : perceptible to the senses or to reason orunderstanding sensible chill>
2 : capable of receiving sensory impressions <sensible to pain>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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sensible sen·si·ble (sěn'sə-bəl)
adj.

  1. Perceptible by the senses or by the mind.

  2. Having the faculty of sensation; able to feel or perceive.

  3. Having a perception of something; cognizant.

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