considerable

[ kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl ]

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

/ 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

Derived Forms

• conˈsiderably, adverb

Other Words From

• uncon·sider·a·ble adjective
• uncon·sider·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of considerable¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin consīderābilis, from consīderā(re) “to examine” ( consider ) + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

China already has considerable appetite for the region's exports, including Brazilian soybeans and Chilean copper.

From BBC

As with the finest box sets, the production team has rendered the original contents with considerable fidelity, affording the recordings with greater definition while being assiduously careful about maintaining the artist’s five-decade-old vision.

From Salon

That would take an act of Congress, along with a considerable amount of work figuring out which duties get taken over by other agencies and which ones get left to the states.

From Los Angeles Times

Although much of Yoakam’s most celebrated work has centered on classic country themes such as hardship, heartache, loneliness and drifting, “Brighter Days” demonstrates considerable joy.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the true number of crossings Jameel facilitated would never be known, adding the evidence indicated he had been involved for a “considerable amount of time”.

From BBC

Related Words

• ample
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• big
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