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reasonable
[ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-]
adjective
agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical.
a reasonable choice for chairman.
Synonyms: , , ,not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive.
reasonable terms.
Synonyms: , ,moderate, especially in price; not expensive.
The coat was reasonable but not cheap.
endowed with reason.
capable of rational behavior, decision, etc.
reasonable
/ ˈːəəə /
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
Other Word Forms
- reasonableness noun
- reasonability noun
- reasonably adverb
- half-reasonable adjective
- half-reasonably adverb
- nonreasonability noun
- nonreasonable adjective
- nonreasonableness noun
- nonreasonably adverb
- quasi-reasonable adjective
- quasi-reasonably adverb
- ˈDzԲ adverb
- ˈDzԲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reasonable1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Had Flanagan taken King’s you-only-live-once theme and presented reasonable, modern ways to put it into practice, “The Life of Chuck” might not feel like such a void of meaning.
“The 4th Amendment as well as governing immigration regulations do not permit immigration agents to detain somebody against their will, even for a very brief time, absent reasonable suspicion,” he said.
In Verrelli's view, understanding this difference isn't about discouraging these animals' presence, but making it easier for us and them to live in harmony and reasonable comfort.
Australia is "geographically blessed", he says, and with "a reasonable defence budget and a good strategy" could sufficiently deter China, even without submarines.
It said that an appeal would have "reasonable prospects of success" but added it is unlikely that legal aid would be provided for this.
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