Considerable

/kənˈsɪdərəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Notably large in size, amount, or extent.

The project received considerable funding from various investors.

Worthy of consideration; significant.

There is considerable evidence supporting the new theory.

Having ample or sufficient quantity to be worth mentioning.

She has a considerable amount of experience in her field.

Substantial; large enough to warrant attention.

He faced considerable challenges while starting his business.

From Middle French 'considérable', from Latin 'considerabilis'.

considerable effort

A significant amount of energy or work put into something.

considerable progress

A notable advancement or improvement in a situation.

consider

To think about something carefully.

consideration

The act of thinking carefully about something.

A lot

He put in a considerable amount of work to finish that project.

Significantly enough

It costs a considerable chunk of change to move to that city.