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 latest data from Acled, an independent global conflict monitor, shows a considerable increase in the kidnapping of foreigners in Mali and Niger in 2025, compared to previous years.
From BBC
But in both countries, there seems to be a considerable reluctance to have higher or lower income tax than across the English border.
From BBC
They might have spent months planning their trip - and considerable amounts of money, too.
From BBC
When tariffs were low, companies often didn’t bother to investigate the first sale price because the paperwork required to prove it was considerable.
The new bid from Paramount puts considerable pressure on Netflix to either raise its bid of $27.75 per share for Warner’s studio and streaming business, or drop out of the bidding.
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