Not inconsiderable

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adjective

Quite large or noticeable.

He has a not inconsiderable amount of wealth.
Visual representation of "not inconsiderable" - Quite large or noticeable

Often appears as...

  • not inconsiderable amount
  • not inconsiderable time

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Formal

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Double Negative

Understand that 'not inconsiderable' is a double negative, which means it's actually positive.

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The city's park covers a not inconsiderable space, great for jogging.
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Understated Emphasis

It subtly emphasizes that something is larger or more important than it may seem.

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Her contribution was not inconsiderable, impacting the project greatly.
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Formal Context

It's more commonly used in formal writing or speech.

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The not inconsiderable efforts of our team led to success.
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