considerable

• Décrit quelque chose de grand en taille, en quantité ou en degré ; important ou digne d'attention.

Describes something that is large in size, amount, or degree; significant or noteworthy.

1. Large in amount or sizeB2formal

   Notably large or significant in quantity, extent, or degree.

   Considérable

   • The project required a considerable amount of time and effort.
   • She inherited a considerable fortune from her grandfather.
   • There has been a considerable increase in sales this quarter.

   Synonymesabundantamplebigextensivegenerousgoodlygreatlargerespectablesignificantsizablesizeablesubstantialtidy

   Antonymesinsignificantlittleminornegligibleslightsmalltrivial

2. Important or worthy of attentionB2formal

   Deserving of serious thought or attention; significant.

   considérable

   • He made a considerable contribution to the field of science.
   • The discovery had a considerable impact on modern medicine.
   • Her opinion is considerable in this matter.

   Synonymesimportantnotablenoteworthyremarkablesignificant

   Antonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligibletrivialunimportant