considerance: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely rare / ObsoleteArchaic, found primarily in historical or literary texts from the 16th–18th centuries.
Quick answer
What does “considerance” mean?
archaic or obsolete term for 'consideration'.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
archaic or obsolete term for 'consideration'; the act of considering, careful thought, or deliberation.
The state or quality of being considered or regarded; importance or consequence stemming from thoughtful evaluation (now rare).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No contemporary regional difference exists, as the word is obsolete in both varieties. Historical usage was consistent across Early Modern English.
Connotations
Connotes antiquity, formality, or deliberate old-fashioned style if used today.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in contemporary corpora for both BrE and AmE.
Grammar
How to Use “considerance” in a Sentence
give [sth] considerancetake [sth] into consideranceafter considerance of [sth]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “considerance” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- Upon mature considerance, the council rejected the proposal.
- The matter is worthy of some considerance.
- He acted without the least considerance for the consequences.
American English
- After due considerance, the board reached its verdict.
- The plan was dismissed with scant considerance.
- It's a point that demands our serious considerance.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Only in historical linguistics or textual analysis of older works.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “considerance”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “considerance”
- Using it in modern contexts where 'consideration' is required.
- Misspelling as 'conciderance'.
- Assuming it is a standard synonym for 'consideration'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an archaic or obsolete form of 'consideration'. It is not used in modern standard English.
No. Using obsolete vocabulary can negatively impact your score for lexical resource. Use the modern word 'consideration' instead.
It saw use from the 15th to the 18th centuries, after which 'consideration' became the standard form.
Historically, they were synonyms. In modern English, only 'consideration' is standard; 'considerance' is a historical variant.
archaic or obsolete term for 'consideration'.
Considerance is usually archaic, found primarily in historical or literary texts from the 16th–18th centuries. in register.
Considerance: in British English it is pronounced /kənˈsɪd(ə)rəns/, and in American English it is pronounced /kənˈsɪdərəns/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'CONSIDER' + 'ANCE' – an old-fashioned form of 'consideration'.
Conceptual Metaphor
THOUGHT IS WEIGHT (giving something considerance = giving it mental weight).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the use of 'considerance' be most appropriate today?