Definition of considerable
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: worth consideration : significant
a considerable artist
2
: large in extent or degree
a considerable number She was in considerable pain. The trial attracted considerable public attention.
considerable
nounDefinition of considerable (Entry 2 of 2)
: a considerable amount, degree, or extent
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The first known use of considerable was circa 1619
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