a. [ Cf. F. considérable. ] 1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to. [ 1913 Webster ] 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 ] 2. Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; -- said of persons. [ 1913 Webster ] You are, indeed, a very considerable man. Junius. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Of importance or value. [ 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 ] | 
