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feminine

/konsiðeɾaˈθjon/

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Translation

consideration

Word origin

From Latin consideratio, from considerare ('to examine closely'), originally an astrological term meaning 'to observe the stars', from con- plus sidus ('star'). The same root gives English 'consideration' and 'sidereal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
consideratio
English cognates
consideration, sidereal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconsideraciones

Examples

.

We will take all your ideas into consideration.

ancianos mucha .

He treated the elderly with great consideration.

Merece .

He deserves special consideration for his effort.

, .

After long consideration, she accepted the job.

, .

Out of consideration for the neighbours, they turned the music down.

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This word is part of lesson 80.