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Considerable \Con*sid"er*a*ble\ (k[o^]n*s[i^]d"[~e]r*[.a]*b'l),
a. [Cf. F. consid['e]rable.]
1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne
in mind, or attended to.
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It is considerable, that some urns have had
inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were
burning. --Bp. Wilkins.
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Eternity is infinitely the most considerable
duration. --Tillotson.
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2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable;
-- said of persons.
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You are, indeed, a very considerable man. --Junius.
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3. Of importance or value.
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In painting, not every action, nor every person, is
considerable enough to enter into the cloth.
--Dryden.
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A considerable sum of money. --Prescott.
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