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Linh
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 Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:06 am Post subject: "significant" and "considerable" |
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Dear teachers,
When it comes to describing a graph, which of the following words is stronger? "considerable" or "significant"?
Someone told me that "a significant increase" is a bit more than "a slight increase", and "a considerable increase" is stronger than "a significant increase". Is it true?
I'm confused because I tend to think the other way round; that "significant" is somehow stronger than "considerable". I know I could check the dictionary for some clues, but I'd prefer to get an expert answer from you.
Thank you in advance. |
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pugachevV
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Significant = extensive or important enough to merit attention.
Considerable = Notably large.
I would say "considerable" indicates a larger difference than "significant". |
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Linh
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| Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your reply.  |
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