Con-sid'er-a-ble, a.
a. [Fr. & Sp. considérable, It. considerabile.]
Sense 1. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to. [Obs.]
It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning. Wilkins. Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration. Tillotson.
Sense 2. Possessing consequence or importance; not insignificant; of some distinction; noteworthy; respectable;—said of persons.
You are, indeed, a very considerable man. Junius.
Sense 3. Of importance or value; moderately large.
“A considerable sum of money.” Prescott.