Considerable: meaning, definitions and examples

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considerable

[ kənˈsɪdərəbəl ]

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amount or extent

Significant in size or amount. Considerable is used to emphasize that something is larger or greater than usual or expected.

Synonyms

considerate, significant, sizeable, substantial

Examples of usage

It took a considerable amount of time to complete the project.
She has considerable experience in the field.

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worth considering

Worthy of consideration or attention. Considerable is used to describe something that is worth thinking about or taking into account.

Synonyms

notable, noteworthy, remarkable, worthy

Examples of usage

There are considerable differences between the two options.
He made a considerable effort to improve his skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "considerable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 considerável

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण

🇩🇪 beträchtlich

🇮🇩 signifikan

🇺🇦 значний

🇵🇱 znaczący

🇯🇵 かなりの

🇫🇷 considérable

🇪🇸 considerable

🇹🇷 önemli

🇰🇷 상당한

🇸🇦 كبير

🇨🇿 značný

🇸🇰 značný

🇨🇳 可观的

🇸🇮 znaten

🇮🇸 talsverður

🇰🇿 айтарлықтай

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი

🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətli

🇲🇽 considerable

Word origin

The word 'considerable' originated from the Latin word 'considerabilis', meaning 'worthy of consideration'. Over time, it evolved in English to convey the idea of something significant or worthy of attention. The usage of 'considerable' has been traced back to the 17th century, where it was commonly used in written works to emphasize the size, amount, or importance of something.