considerabile

Considerabile is an Italian adjective that can express two related ideas depending on context. Most commonly it denotes something worthy of consideration or attention. In contemporary usage, however, the more standard equivalent for “significant” or “substantial” is consid erevole, not considerabile. The form considerabile is much rarer and is typically encountered in older texts, specialized writing, or regional varieties. Both forms ultimately derive from the Latin considerabilis, meaning “worthy to be considered,” and share the same root with the verb considerare.

Etymology and forms. Considerabile comes from Latin considerabilis through Italian phonetic development and the common -abile suffix, which signals capability or suitability. In modern Italian, the preferred adjective to convey a large or meaningful degree is considersrevole (spelled conside revole in standard orthography). This can lead to confusion or variation across texts, especially where Latin-inspired diction persists. Grammatically, considerabile behaves as a regular -abile adjective and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

Usage. In everyday and formal Italian, conside revole is overwhelmingly favored for “considerable” in terms of amount, size, or impact. Considerabile, when found, is more likely to appear in historical, legal, or regional contexts and is often regarded as archaic or stylistically marked. Synonyms for the sense of “notable” include notevole, importante, rilevante, and, in some contexts, significativo. Antonyms include trascurabile and irrilevante. When clarity is required, many writers prefer periphrastic expressions such as un aspetto da considerare or un costo di rilievo.