Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

considerably

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.00 in modern English

Syllables: con-sid-er-a-bly
IPA: /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

Example Sentences

"The situation has improved considerably."
"The situation is considerably better."
"From several magnets combined von Hellenbach and Gessmann in Vienna constructed considerably stronger hypnoscopes, through which 66 per cent. of those examined showed the above mentioned sensitiveness […]"
"The hand which is not concealed by the drapery is gloveless; the arms are bare considerably above the elbow; and a bracelet encircles the right wrist."
"Despite the ups and downs of removals and rehousings, the collection was considerably extended under his guidance, both by purchases and donations."

Etymology

Etymology tree English considerable Middle English -ly English -ly English considerably From considerable + -ly.

Inflected Forms

more considerably (comparative) most considerably (superlative)

Synonyms

well substantially

Questions

How do you pronounce considerably?: The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/.
What does considerably mean?: Significantly; to a degree worth considering.
Where does considerably come from?: Etymology tree English considerable Middle English -ly English -ly English considerably From considerable + -ly.

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