considerate

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

CONSIDERATE, adjective [Latin See Consider.] 1. Given to consideration, or to sober reflection; thoughtful; hence, serious; circumspect; careful; discreet; prudent; not hasty or rash; not negligent. Aeneas is patient, considerate and careful of his people. 2. Having respect to; regardful; as, considerate of praise. [Little used.] 3. Moderate; not rigorous.
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