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reasonable
adjective rea·son·able \ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-zən-ə-bəl\
: fair and sensible
: fairly or moderately good
: not too expensive
Full Definition of REASONABLE
1
a : being in accordance with reason <a reasonable theory> b : not extreme or excessive <reasonable requests> c : moderate, fair <a reasonable chance> <a reasonable price> d : inexpensive
2
a : having the faculty of reason b : possessing sound judgment <a reasonable man>
— rea·son·abil·i·ty \ˌrēz-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌrē-zən-ə-\ noun
— rea·son·able·ness \ˈrēz-nə-bəl-nəs, ˈrē-zən-ə-\ noun
— rea·son·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of REASONABLE
14th century
Related to REASONABLE
- Synonyms
- analytic (or analytical), coherent, consequent, good, rational, logical, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
- Antonyms
- illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak
Rhymes with REASONABLE
REASONABLE Defined for Kids
reasonable
adjective rea·son·able \ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-zən-ə-bəl\
Definition of REASONABLE for Kids
1
: fair and sensible <I'm willing to compromise, but her demands are not reasonable.>
2
: not too expensive <Let's find a hotel with reasonable rates.>
3
: fairly or moderately good <Our team has a reasonable chance of winning.>
— rea·son·able·ness noun
— rea·son·ably \-blē\ adverb
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