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 ]

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 ]