Not inconsiderable
adjective
Quite large or noticeable.
He has a not inconsiderable amount of wealth.

Often appears as...
- not inconsiderable amount
- not inconsiderable time
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Quite large or noticeable.
He has a not inconsiderable amount of wealth.

Often appears as...
- not inconsiderable amount
- not inconsiderable time
Usage tips
Formal
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Double Negative
Understand that 'not inconsiderable' is a double negative, which means it's actually positive.

The city's park covers a not inconsiderable space, great for jogging.
Understated Emphasis
It subtly emphasizes that something is larger or more important than it may seem.

Her contribution was not inconsiderable, impacting the project greatly.
Formal Context
It's more commonly used in formal writing or speech.

The not inconsiderable efforts of our team led to success.
Double Negative
Understand that 'not inconsiderable' is a double negative, which means it's actually positive.

The city's park covers a not inconsiderable space, great for jogging.
Understated Emphasis
It subtly emphasizes that something is larger or more important than it may seem.

Her contribution was not inconsiderable, impacting the project greatly.
Formal Context
It's more commonly used in formal writing or speech.

The not inconsiderable efforts of our team led to success.
Double Negative
Understand that 'not inconsiderable' is a double negative, which means it's actually positive.

The city's park covers a not inconsiderable space, great for jogging.
Understated Emphasis
It subtly emphasizes that something is larger or more important than it may seem.

Her contribution was not inconsiderable, impacting the project greatly.
Formal Context
It's more commonly used in formal writing or speech.

The not inconsiderable efforts of our team led to success.
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