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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Their portfolio values have little upside and considerable downside—if credit conditions worsen and public markets are accurate in signaling lower loan values.
From Barron's
The FTC even argued the 1976 law’s “capacious” language “signals Congress’s intent to confer considerable discretion on the Commission.”
Because of its eye-popping cost, the new burger is drawing considerable attention.
It has previously said it has devoted considerable efforts to addressing antisemitism on its campus, including strengthening rules and discipline measures against those who violate them.
Winn's fourth book, published by Penguin, was due to be published in October 2025, but was delayed indefinitely because the author had suffered "considerable distress".
From BBC
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