Erheblich
Example: Die Kosten für das Projekt sind erheblich gestiegen.
Definition
"Erheblich" is an adjective meaning considerably large or important in degree, amount, or extent. It describes something that has a significant impact or influence, such as costs, changes, or differences that are notably greater than usual or expected.
Etymology
The word "erheblich" originates from the German verb "erheben," meaning to raise or lift. Over time, "erheblich" evolved to describe something elevated in importance or size. Did you know? The root "heben" is related to English words like "heave" and "height," reflecting the idea of lifting or increasing.
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"Erheblich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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