considerable
Americanadjective
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rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc..
It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
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worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished.
a considerable person.
noun
adverb
adjective
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large enough to reckon with
a considerable quantity
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a lot of; much
he had considerable courage
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worthy of respect
a considerable man in the scientific world
Other Word Forms
- considerably adverb
- unconsiderable adjective
- unconsiderably adverb
Etymology
Origin of considerable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin consīderābilis, from consīderā(re) “to examine” ( consider ) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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The President’s House Site, featuring ruins of the house that was mostly torn down in 1832, didn’t emphasize Washington’s considerable virtues.
It adds up to a potentially considerable boost for consumer demand.
From Barron's
She also said she and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had voiced "considerable concern" about the implications of such a ban.
From BBC
Strong wrote, “a considerable fact in the history of this People & of this War.”
Washington does have considerable regulatory sway over banks via rule making and examinations.
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