Why Does Considerable Mean?

Considerable means great in amount or degree. To be without Pearce would be a considerable blow. Doing it properly makes considerable demands on our time.

What does it mean when someone is considerable?

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.

What is the root word of considerable?

mid-15c., "capable of being considered, conceivable," from Medieval Latin considerabilis "worthy to be considered," from Latin considerare "to look at closely, observe," probably literally "to observe the stars," from assimilated form of com "with, together" (see con-) + sidus (genitive sideris) "heavenly body, star, ...