/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
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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.
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The project requires a considerable effort.
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It is a considerable difference!
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