considerable
Translation
significant, substantial, large
Examples
The project required a considerable amount of time.
The project required a considerable amount of time.
He is a man of considerable influence.
He is a man of considerable influence.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) + noun used before a noun to mean large in size, amount, or degree. The project required a considerable amount of time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substantial, significant, large; Antonyms: insignificant, negligible
Etymology
From Latin 'considerare' (to observe the stars), from 'con-' (with) + 'sidera' (stars). The '-able' suffix means 'able to be'. Thus, 'worthy of consideration'.
Memory Tips
Think of something so large or important that you have to stop and 'consider' it.