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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

/ əˈɪəəə /

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

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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲcDz·İ·· adjective
  • ܲcDz·İ·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of considerable1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin DzԲī, from DzԲī() “to examine” ( consider ) + -bilis -ble
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Greer leverages her considerable appeal to play someone who would like nothing more than to be left alone.

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The group pools its considerable assets and lets Baffert buy horses that can win the Derby.

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“Due to the complexity of these methods and the process, it can take considerable time to confirm a decedent’s identity in these types of cases,” the medical examiner’s office said in a statement.

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"However, this will take a considerable amount of time," he said.

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Speaking to MPs, he said he recognised "the considerable inconvenience and concern it caused".

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