a. [ Cf. F. considérable. ]
It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning. Bp. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ]
Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
You are, indeed, a very considerable man. Junius. [ 1913 Webster ]
In painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough to enter into the cloth. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
A considerable sum of money. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Worthiness of consideration; dignity; value; size; amount. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a manner or to a degree not trifling or unimportant; greatly; much. [ 1913 Webster ]
The breeds . . . differ considerably from each other. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not considerable; unworthy of consideration or notice; unimportant; small; trivial;