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con⋅sid⋅er⋅ate
[kuh
n-sid-er-it] 
–adjective
| 1. | showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic. |
| 2. | carefully considered; deliberate. |
| 3. | marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent. |
Origin:
1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late ME < L consīderātus (ptp. of consīderāre to consider ), equiv. to consīderā- (s. of consīderāre) + -tus ptp. suffix
1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late ME < L consīderātus (ptp. of consīderāre to consider ), equiv. to consīderā- (s. of consīderāre) + -tus ptp. suffix
Related forms:
con⋅sid⋅er⋅ate⋅ly, adverb
con⋅sid⋅er⋅ate⋅ness, noun
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| con·sid·er·ate (kən-sĭd'ər-ĭt) adj.
[Middle English, observed, from Latin cōnsīderātus, past participle of cōnsīderāre, to consider; see consider.] con·sid'er·ate·ly adv., con·sid'er·ate·ness n. |
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Considerate
Con*sid"er*ate\, a. [L. consideratus, p. p.]1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other. Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. --Milton. ?neas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. --Dryden. The wisest and most considerate men in the world. --Sharp. 2. Having respect to; regardful. [R.] They may be . . . more considerate of praise. --Dr. H. More. Syn: Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful. -- Con*sid"er*ate*ly, adv. -- Con*sid"er*ate*ness, n.
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Language Translation for : considerate
Spanish:
considerado,
German:
rücksichtsvoll,
Japanese:
思いやりのある
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