sizable
UK: ˈsaɪzəbl | US: ˈsaɪzəbl
adj. fairly large in size or amount
adj. significant or considerable in degree
The word "sizable" combines "size," derived from Old French "sise" (a fixed portion or measure), with the suffix "-able," indicating capability or tendency. Originally, "size" referred to regulations or fixed measurements, evolving to denote physical dimensions by the 15th century. The suffix "-able," from Latin "-abilis," was added to form an adjective meaning "capable of being measured or large." Over time, "sizable" came to describe anything notably large or substantial, reflecting its logical progression from measurable quantity to descriptive quality.
The project required a sizable investment to complete.
She inherited a sizable fortune from her grandparents.
A sizable crowd gathered to watch the parade.
The company reported sizable profits this quarter.
His new house has a sizable backyard for gardening.