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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

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"

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1. considerableadjective

   Significant; worth considering.

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

2. considerableadjective

   Large in amount.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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1. considerable

   Considerable refers to something that is notably large in size, amount, or extent. It implies something that is significant enough in quantity or quality to be worth mentioning or having attention drawn to.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

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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. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch:

   I think virtually every Republican would vote for this, and I suspect that we'll get a considerable number of Democrats too.

2. Roger Goodell:

   With considerable assistance from the many people and organizations we consulted, NFL ownership has endorsed an enhanced policy that is significantly more robust, thorough, and formal, the policy is comprehensive. It is strong. It is tough. And it is better for everyone associated with the NFL.

3. Anthony McGann:

   The desire for Scottish independence has been growing for a considerable amount of time, if you have a Scottish government asking for a referendum and a UK government not willing to grant one, it is going to put an enormous strain on the existing constitutional structure.

4. Manly P. Hall:

   Secret Societies have existed among all peoples, savage and civilized, since the beginning of recorded history... It is beyond question that the secret societies of all ages have exercised a considerable degree of political influence.

5. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen:

   Considerable progress has been achieved in the recovery of the labor market, though room for further improvement remains.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=considerable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Considerable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=considerable
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considerable