Considerance

/kənˈsɪdərəns/ noun

Definition

The act of considering; careful thought or attention given to something before making a decision.

Etymology

From consider (Latin considerare 'to look at carefully, ponder') + -ance noun suffix. This is an archaic or rare term, largely superseded by consideration in modern English.

Kelly Says

Considerance is an old word that's almost disappeared from English—it shows how languages let words fade away when better alternatives emerge, proving language is always evolving!

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