considerably - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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From considerable +‎ -ly.

• IPA^(key): /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/, /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/
• Hyphenation: con‧sid‧er‧a‧bly

considerably (comparative more considerably, superlative most considerably)

1. Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

   The situation has improved considerably.

   The situation is considerably better.

   • 1889, Humboldt library of science, number 113, page 13:

     From several magnets combined von Hellenbach and Gessmann in Vienna constructed considerably stronger hypnoscopes, through which 66 per cent. of those examined showed the above mentioned sensitiveness […]

   • 1900, William Carew Hazlitt, The Venetian Republic: Its Rise, Its Growth, and Its Fall 421-1797:

     The hand which is not concealed by the drapery is gloveless; the arms are bare considerably above the elbow; and a bracelet encircles the right wrist.

   • 2001, Constantijn Petridis, Daniel P. Biebuyck, Frans M. Olbrechts, 1899-1958: in search of art in Africa, page 15:

     Despite the ups and downs of removals and rehousings, the collection was considerably extended under his guidance, both by purchases and donations.