considerably
UK: kənˈsɪdərəbli | US: kənˈsɪdərəbli
adv. to a notably large or significant extent
adv. in a manner worthy of consideration
The word "considerably" originates from the Latin considerare (to examine closely), combining con- (intensive) + sider- (star, likely from observing stars for omens). Over time, "consider" evolved to mean "to think carefully." The suffix -able (from Latin -abilis) denotes capability, and -ly turns it into an adverb. Thus, "considerably" literally means "in a manner capable of being thought about," later emphasizing measurable or noticeable extent.
The project's cost increased considerably after the redesign.
She is considerably more experienced than her colleagues.
The temperature dropped considerably overnight.
His health improved considerably with the new treatment.
The team performed considerably better in the second half.