considerable fees in the meantime the emperor held frequent councils to debate what course should be
adj fairly large ○ He lost a considerable amount of money at the horse race. Synonym substantial. Antonym insignificant
con•sid´er•a•ble
(kon•sid´er•a•b’l), a. [Cf. F. considerable.]
1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to. “It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning.
Bp. Wilkins.” “Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration.
Tillotson.”
2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; — said of persons. “You are, indeed, a very considerable man.
Junius.”
3. Of importance or value. “In painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough to enter into the cloth.
Dryden.” “A considerable sum of money.
Prescott.”
1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to. “It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning.
Bp. Wilkins.” “Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration.
Tillotson.”
2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; — said of persons. “You are, indeed, a very considerable man.
Junius.”
3. Of importance or value. “In painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough to enter into the cloth.
Dryden.” “A considerable sum of money.
Prescott.”
Meaning of “considerable” in English language – adj fairly large ○ He lost a considerabl...
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