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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There was at least considerable satisfaction to be gained from that, given that he spent his first three seasons at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton, the most successful F1 driver of all time.
From BBC
The UN's refugee agency said it hadn't seen a considerable uptick in people leaving Iran since the war started, but plans are in place in case numbers rise.
From Barron's
"This case assumes considerable institutional concern, not because of the decision that was taken on the merits of the case, but about the process of adjudication and determination," the top court said.
From BBC
A stomach bug that caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight put Betts behind last spring, and he never quite caught up.
From Los Angeles Times
Though it produces only about 3% of global oil, Iran has considerable sway over energy markets because it controls the strait.
From Los Angeles Times
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