Kilo Lingo

/konsiðeˈɾaβle/

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Translation

considerable, sizeable

Word origin

From considerar ('to consider') plus the suffix -able, from Latin considerare ('to examine, observe').

Origin
Latin
Root
considerare
English cognates
considerable, consider

Grammar

Masc pluralconsiderables

Examples

.

He spent a considerable amount of money.

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There was a considerable rise in prices this year.

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The distance between the two cities is considerable.

requiere .

The project requires a considerable effort.

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It is a considerable difference!

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