Reasonable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiː.zə.nə.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reasonable is an adjective meaning (now rare) Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
Meaning
(now rare) Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
More Meanings
- Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
- Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
- Not expensive; fairly priced.
- Satisfactory.
Example Sentences
a reasonable demand, amount, or price
The builders did a reasonable job, given the short notice.
$20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.
The 3a Pro is an extremely reasonable $ 559, and the regular 3a is an even more extremely reasonable $ 379.
Synonyms for reasonable
Depending on context, synonyms include reasonous, equitable, righteous, upright, temperate, measured.
Antonyms for reasonable
Common opposites include irrational, non-rational, unreasonable, absurd, arbitrary, unjust.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rational, well-founded, sane, sensible, commonsense, commonsensible.
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