un considerably

adjective

rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.

worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.

noun

Informal. much; not a little: He has done considerable for the community.

adverb

Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much: I'm feeling considerable better now.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin consīderābilis, equivalent to consīderā- (see consider) + -bilis -ble

Related forms

un·con·sid·er·a·ble, adjective

un·con·sid·er·a·b·ly, adverb

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considerable (kənˈsɪdərəb^əl)

—*adj*
1.	large enough to reckon with: a considerable quantity
2.	a lot of; much: he had considerable courage
3.	worthy of respect: a considerable man in the scientific world

con'siderably

—*adv*

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considerable

mid-15c., "capable of being considered," from M.L. considerabilis "worthy to be considered," from considerare (see consider). Meaning "pretty large" is from 1640s (implied in considerably).

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