erheblich

The German word "erheblich" is an adjective meaning "considerable," "significant," or "substantial." It is derived from the verb "erheben," which means "to raise" or "to lift." The suffix "-lich" turns it into an adjective describing something worthy of being raised or notable.

Similar words:

• bedeutend (meaningful, important)
• wesentlich (essential, substantial)
• beträchtlich (considerable, considerable in amount)

Differences:

• erheblich often emphasizes the magnitude or importance of something in a factual or neutral manner.
• bedeutend can also imply relevance or importance in a qualitative sense.
• wesentlich stresses essential or crucial aspects.
• beträchtlich highlights large quantity or size, often in a more tangible way (e.g., money or measurement).