Considerable
/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
Definitions
Large or great in size, amount, or extent.
/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
Large in extent, amount, or degree
The project required a considerable effort from the entire team.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a giant buffet. If there's a 'considerable' amount of food, it means there's a whole lot of it! Think of a 'considerable' amount of homework or a 'considerable' distance to walk – it's a lot!
👶 For kids: When something is considerable, it means there's a lot of it. Like, a considerable amount of toys!
More Examples
There was considerable disagreement among the board members.
The storm caused considerable damage to the coastline.
A considerable number of people attended the event.
How It's Used
"The company invested a considerable amount of money in research and development."
"The error was of considerable magnitude."
"There was a considerable shift in public opinion."
From Middle French *considerable*, from Latin *considerabilis* ('worthy of consideration'), from *considerare* ('to examine closely').
The word 'considerable' has been used since the 16th century and has consistently referred to something large or significant in amount or degree.
Memory tip
Think of 'consider' – when you consider something, you often pay attention to its size or impact, implying it's considerable.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: considerare