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considerate
[ kuhn-sid-er-it ]
/ kÉnËsÉȘd Ér ÉȘt /
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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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Origin of considerate
First recorded in 1375â1425 for earlier sense; 1565â75 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin consÄ«derÄtus (past participle of consÄ«derÄre âto examine, considerâ ), equivalent to consÄ«derÄ- (stem of consÄ«derÄre) + -tus past participle suffix; see consider
synonym study for considerate
1. See thoughtful.
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British Dictionary definitions for considerate
considerate
/ (kÉnËsÉȘdÉrÉȘt) /
adjective
thoughtful towards other people; kind
rare carefully thought out; considered
Derived forms of considerate
considerately, adverbconsiderateness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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