reasonable
[ ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh- ]
/ ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə- /
adjective
agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive: reasonable terms.
moderate, especially in price; not expensive: The coat was reasonable but not cheap.
endowed with reason.
capable of rational behavior, decision, etc.
Origin of reasonable
SYNONYMS FOR reasonable
1
intelligent,
judicious,
wise,
equitable.
Reasonable,
rational refer to the faculty of reasoning.
Rational can refer to the reasoning faculty itself or to something derived from that faculty:
rational powers; a rational analysis. It can also mean sane or sensible:
She was no longer rational; a rational plan.
Reasonable most often means sensible:
A reasonable supposition is one which appeals to our common sense.
2 equitable, fair, just. See
moderate.
OTHER WORDS FROM reasonable
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British Dictionary definitions for reasonableness
reasonable
/ (ˈriːzənəbəl) /
adjective
showing reason or sound judgment
having the ability to reason
having modest or moderate expectations; not making unfair demands
moderate in price; not expensive
fair; average
reasonable weather
Derived forms of reasonable
reasonably, adverb reasonableness, nounIdioms and Phrases with reasonableness
reasonable
see beyond a (reasonable) doubt.