Considerably
Example: The empire's territory expanded considerably during the 18th century.
Definition
"Considerably" is an adverb used to describe an action or change that happens to a large or significant extent. For example, in history, it can explain how something like the empire's territory grew or changed to a notable degree, as in 'expanded considerably.'
Etymology
The word "considerably" comes from the adjective "considerable," which originated in the late Middle Ages. "Considerable" derives from the Latin verb 'considerare,' meaning 'to look at closely' or 'to observe carefully.' Over time, adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' transformed it into "considerably," indicating something done or happening to a significant extent. Did you know? The root 'considerare' also gave rise to the word 'consider,' highlighting a connection between careful thought and significant magnitude.
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"Considerably" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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