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The definition of considerable is something important or large.

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An example of considerable is the impact of coal on the environment.
An example of considerable is the pile of dirty dishes after a large dinner party.

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See considerable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

worth considering; important; noteworthy
much or large: considerable success

Origin: ME

noun

☆ Chiefly Dial. a large amount or number; much

Related Forms:

considerably adverb

See considerable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Large in amount, extent, or degree: a writer of considerable influence.
Worthy of consideration; significant: The economy was a considerable issue in the campaign.

noun
Informal

A considerable amount, extent, or degree.

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con·sidˈer·a·bly adverb

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