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1considerable
adjective con·sid·er·able \-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl, -ˈsi-drə-bəl\
: large in size, amount, or quantity
Full Definition of CONSIDERABLE
1
: worth consideration : significant <a considerable artist>
2
: large in extent or degree <a considerable number>
— con·sid·er·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of CONSIDERABLE
circa 1619
Related to CONSIDERABLE
- Synonyms
- biggish, good, goodly, handsome, healthy, largish, major, respectable, significant, sizable (or sizeable), substantial, substantive, tidy
- Antonyms
- inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, insubstantial, negligible, nominal
2considerable
noun
Definition of CONSIDERABLE
: a considerable amount, degree, or extent
First Known Use of CONSIDERABLE
1685
CONSIDERABLY Defined for Kids
considerable
adjective con·sid·er·able \kən-ˈsi-də-rə-bəl\
Definition of CONSIDERABLE for Kids
: rather large in extent, amount, or size <a considerable distance> <I was in considerable pain.>
— con·sid·er·ably \-blē\ adverb <The repair was considerably more expensive than expected.>
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