adj. 1. Having or showing regard for the needs or feelings of others. See Synonyms at thoughtful. 2. Archaic Characterized by careful thought; deliberate. [Middle English, observed, from Latin cōnsīderātus, past participle of cōnsīderāre, to consider; see CONSIDER.] con·sider·ate·ly adv. con·sider·ate·ness n. |
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