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.

Con*sid"er*a*ble*ness, n. Worthiness of consideration; dignity; value; size; amount.

Con*sid"er*a*bly, adv. In a manner or to a degree not trifling or unimportant; greatly; much.

The breeds . . . differ considerably from each other.

Darwin.

Con*sid"er*ance (?), n. [L. considerantia.] Act of considering; consideration. [Obs.] Shak.

Con*sid"er*ate (k&obreve;n*s&ibreve;d"&etilde;r*&asl;t), a. [L. consideratus, p. p.] 1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others.

Of dauntless courage and considerate pride.

Milton.

Ăneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people.

Dryden.

The wisest and most considerate men in the world.

Sharp.

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