I am an inconsiderable fellow, and know nothing (Sir John Denham). Many of these measures may place new and not inconsiderable burdens on the budget (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists).
SYNONYM(S): unimportant, trifling, petty.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
con|sid|er|a|ble — «kuhn SIHD uhr uh buhl», adjective, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. worth thinking about; of consequence; important: »The mayor is a considerable person in his town. Being a school principal is a considerable responsibility. SYNONYM(S): great. 2. worthy… … Useful english dictionary
in´con|sid´er|a|ble|ness — in|con|sid|er|a|ble «IHN kuhn SIHD uhr uh buhl», adjective. not worth consideration; not important; insignificant: »I am an inconsiderable fellow, and know nothing (Sir John Denham). Many of these measures may place new and not inconsiderable… … Useful english dictionary
in´con|sid´er|a|bly — in|con|sid|er|a|ble «IHN kuhn SIHD uhr uh buhl», adjective. not worth consideration; not important; insignificant: »I am an inconsiderable fellow, and know nothing (Sir John Denham). Many of these measures may place new and not inconsiderable… … Useful english dictionary
con — con·acre; con·cat·e·nate; con·cave; con·ceal·er; con·ceit; con·cen·trate; con·cen·tra·tor; con·cen·tric; con·cep·tual; con·cern; con·cern·ing; con·cert; con·cer·tante; con·cer·ti·na; con·ces·sion·ary; con·cha; con·cin·nate; con·com·i·tant;… … English syllables
ble — ab·di·ca·ble; abom·i·na·ble; abus·a·ble; ac·ces·si·ble; ac·com·mo·da·ble; ac·cost·a·ble; ac·cu·mu·la·ble; ac·cus·a·ble; ace·to·sol·u·ble; achie·va·ble; acid·i·fi·a·ble; ac·knowl·edge·a·ble; act·a·ble; ac·ti·va·ble; ac·tu·al·iz·a·ble; add·a·ble;… … English syllables
sid — aero·sid·er·ite; aero·sid·er·o·lite; an·ap·sid; aph·ro·sid·er·ite; ap·sid·i·ole; ar·ga·sid; ar·se·ni·o·sid·er·ite; as·sid·u·ous; as·sid·u·ous·ly; as·sid·u·ous·ness; bal·a·no·glos·sid; ba·sid·i·al; ba·sid·io·carp; ba·sid·io·lichen;… … English syllables
considerable — con•sid•er•a•ble [[t]kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) rather large or great, as in size, distance, or extent: a considerable length of time[/ex] 2) worthy of respect or attention; important; distinguished 3) inf Informal. much; not a little •… … From formal English to slang
considerable — con|sid|er|a|ble W1S2 [kənˈsıdərəbəl] adj fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important →↑inconsiderable considerable amount/number etc of sth ▪ We ve saved a considerable amount of money. ▪ Michael has already spent… … Dictionary of contemporary English
considerable — con|sid|er|a|ble [ kən sıd(ə)rəbl ] adjective ** large in size, amount, or degree: a considerable amount of money a matter of considerable importance to all of us … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
considerable — con·sid·er·a·ble … English syllables
