Considerable

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

Definitions of considerable

adjective large in size, amount, or extent; significant

Example Sentences

A1 She had a considerable amount of money saved up for her trip.

A2 The project required a considerable amount of time and effort to complete.

B1 There was a considerable difference in price between the two options.

B2 The company experienced considerable growth in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy.

C1 The novel received considerable critical acclaim for its unique storytelling.

C2 The artist's latest exhibition attracted considerable attention from art collectors and critics alike.

Examples of considerable in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a considerable increase in profits last quarter.

informal There was a considerable amount of food left over from the party.

slang I have a considerable amount of homework to do tonight.

figurative The artist's painting contained considerable depth and emotion.

Grammatical Forms of considerable

• past tense: considered
• plural: considerables
• comparative: more considerable
• superlative: most considerable
• present tense: consider
• future tense: will consider
• perfect tense: have considered
• continuous tense: is considering
• singular: considerable
• positive degree: considerable
• infinitive: to consider
• gerund: considering
• participle: considered

Origin and Evolution of considerable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'considerable' originated from the Latin word 'considerabilis', which is derived from the verb 'considerare' meaning 'to observe or think about'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something worthy of consideration or attention, the word 'considerable' has evolved to signify a large amount or extent of something.