† ˈponderative,a.Obs.rare. [f. L. ponderāt-, ppl. stem of ponder-āre to weigh: see -ative.] Given to weighing mentally or judicially. 1610Healey tr.Vives' Comm.St. Aug. Citie of God (1620) 354 We haue the minde and the ponderatiue iudgment of reason.