Definitions for considerable
kənˈsɪd ər ə bəlcon·sid·er·able

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. considerableadjective

   large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

   "a considerable quantity"; "the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign"; "went to considerable trouble for us"; "spent a considerable amount of time on the problem"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. considerableadjective

   Significant; worth considering.

   I've spent a considerable amount of time on this.

2. considerableadjective

   Large in amount.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Considerableadjective

   Etymology: from consider.

   1. Worthy of consideration; worthy of regard and attention.

   Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration. John Tillotson.

   It is considerable that some urns have had inscriptions on them, expressing that the lamps were burning. John Wilkins.

   2. Respectable; above neglect; deserving notice.

   Men considerable in all worthy professions, eminent in many ways of life. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   I am so considerable a man, that I cannot have less than forty shillings a year. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 1.

   3. Important; valuable.

   Christ, instead of applauding St. Peter’s zeal, upbraided his absurdity that could think his mean aids considerable to him, who could command legions of angels to his rescue. Dec. of Pi.

   In painting, not every action nor every person is considerable enough to enter into the cloth. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

   Many can make themselves masters of as considerable estates as those who have the greatest portions of land. Addison.

   4. More than a little. It has a middle signification between little and great.

   Many had brought in very considerable sums of money. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   Those earthy particles, when they came to be collected, would constitute a body of a very considerable thickness and solidity. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Considerableadjective

   worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to

2. Considerableadjective

   of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; -- said of persons

3. Considerableadjective

   of importance or value

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. considrable.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'considerable' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1020

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'considerable' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2449

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'considerable' in Adjectives Frequency: #127

How to pronounce considerable?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say considerable in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of considerable in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of considerable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of considerable in a Sentence

1. Nikki Haley:

   One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction.

2. Anthony Fauci:

   When I'm in that area where there's a considerable degree of viral circulation, I might want to go the extra mile to be cautious enough to make sure that I get the extra added level of protection -- even though the vaccines themselves are highly effective.

3. Suncor Chief Executive Steve Williams:

   It also represents an opportunity for investment in a financially stronger, more diversified and stable company that has considerable upside potential in a rising price environment, but can also deliver significant value, should oil prices stay lower for longer.

4. Shohrat Zakir:

   I can say 90 % of them have found suitable and enjoyable jobs that bring them considerable income.

5. Federica Mogherini:

   I ... call openly upon Russia to use its considerable influence over separatist leaders and to stop any form of military, political or financial support.

Popularity rank by frequency of use