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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   Sensation; sensibility.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   That which impresses itself on the senses; anything perceptible.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   That which has sensibility; a sensitive being.

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Perceptible by the senses.

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Easily perceived; appreciable.

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   Able to feel or perceive.

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Liable to external impression; easily affected; sensitive.

   “a sensible thermometer”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Of or pertaining to the senses; sensory.

9. Meaning 9 · adjective

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

10. Meaning 10 · adjective

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

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

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

How this word is used

• Everyday “a sensible thermometer”
• Academic “In academic writing, “sensible” can carry a precise technical sense.”
• Business “In business contexts, “sensible” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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