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Jane Nam Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

considerably significant VS of considerable significance

Hello, there.

I have a question and I'm waiting for somebody to help me understand this.

I read a sentence from a book, and it said...

"One domain where this is of considerable significance is music's potentially damaging effects on the ability to drive safely."

In the sentence above, I guess "of considerable significance" means "considerably significant".

Then here is my question. Are those two exactlt same?

Or is there any difference in meaning or usage?

In American English, which one do people prefer to use?

Thank you very much for helping me.

I appreciate you a lot.

Have a great day!!!
  

Top answer

Jane Nam In the sentence above, I guess "of considerable significance" means "considerably significant". Yes, but we do not say it the way you suggest as an alternative. Only the original is native.

— Mister Micawber

  • Jane Nam In the sentence above, I guess "of considerable significance" means "considerably significant".
  • Yes, but we do not say it the way you suggest as an alternative.
  • Only the original is native.
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Jane NamIn the sentence above, I guess "of considerable significance" means "considerably significant".
Yes, but we do not say it the way you suggest as an alternative. Only the original is native.
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Thank you so much, but can I ask one more?
Then, could you tell me any more examples of thoser phrases using of + adjective + noun instead of adverb ?

Thank you again!
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of considerable value
of serious concern
of infinite satisfaction
etc.
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Thank you so much!!!!
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