Con*sid"er*a*ble (k&obreve;n*s&ibreve;d"&etilde;r*&adot;*b'l), a. [Cf. F.
considérable.] 1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to
be observed, borne in mind, or
attended to. It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning.
Bp. Wilkins.
Eternity is infinitely the most considerable
duration.
Tillotson.
2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; -- said of persons. You are, indeed, a very considerable
man.
Junius.
3. Of importance or value. In
painting, not every action, nor every person, is considerable enough
to enter into the cloth.
Dryden.
A considerable sum of money.
Prescott.
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