considerate
[ kuhn-sid-er-it ]
/ kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /
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adjective
showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
carefully considered; deliberate.
marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre “to examine, consider” ), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre) + -tus past participle suffix; see consider
synonym study for considerate
1. See thoughtful.
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British Dictionary definitions for considerate
considerate
/ (kənˈsɪdərɪt) /
adjective
thoughtful towards other people; kind
rare carefully thought out; considered
Derived forms of considerate
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