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considerable

American  
[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /

adjective

  1. rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc..

    It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.

  2. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished.

    a considerable person.

noun

  1. Informal. much; not a little.

    He has done considerable for the community.

adverb

  1. Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much.

    I'm feeling considerable better now.
considerable British  
/ kənˈsɪdərəbəl /

adjective

  1. large enough to reckon with

    a considerable quantity

  2. a lot of; much

    he had considerable courage

  3. worthy of respect

    a considerable man in the scientific world
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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

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