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Webster 1913 Edition
Considerable
Con-sid′er-a-ble
(kŏn-sĭd′ẽr-ȧ-b’l)
, Adj.
[Cf. F.
considérable
.] 1.
Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to.
It is
considerable
, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning. Bp. Wilkins.
Eternity is infinitely the most
considerable
duration. Tillotson.
2.
Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; – said of persons.
You are, indeed, a very
considerable
man. Junius.
3.
Of importance or value.
In painting, not every action, nor every person, is
considerable
enough to enter into the cloth. Dryden.
A
considerable
sum of money. Prescott.
Webster 1828 Edition
Considerable
CONSIDERABLE
,Adj.
1.
That may be considered; that is to be observed, remarked or attended to.It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them, expressing that the lamps were burning.
[This primary use of the word is obsolescent or very rarely used.]
2.
Worthy of consideration; worthy of regard or attention.Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration.
As that which is worthy of regard is in some measure important, hence
3.
Respectable; deserving of notice; of some distinction; applied to persons.Men considerable in all worthy professions, eminent in many ways of life.
4.
Important; valuable; or moderately large, according to the subject. Considerable aid was expected from the allies. A man has a considerable estate in Norfolk. A considerable sum of money was collected. Sometimes followed by to. He thought his aid considerable to him.