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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But the mere fact that the jury agreed with Lanier's arguments is a considerable win to the personal injury lawyers involved in the case.
From BBC
The issue, he said, is that certain projects are "expensive to run," and "the pollution from them is also considerable."
From Barron's
Overall, the risk that policy uncertainty poses to near-retirees and retirees seems substantial, imposing considerable costs on households as they take precautionary actions, as well as harming the economy.
From MarketWatch
A spokeswoman for City Property said the tenants were being offered a "considerable discount on commercial rates" for the building.
From BBC
While this won’t have a considerable impact on the firm’s full-year estimates, Swanson still believes the stock’s multiple “can comfortably expand.”
From Barron's
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