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reasonable
/ˈriːzənəbəl/
fair and sensible
The price seems reasonable for the quality of the product.
The cost is fair and appropriate given the product's quality.
general
Fair, sensible, and moderate in price, demands, or expectations
She made a reasonable offer to settle the dispute.
Her proposal was fair and acceptable to both parties.
The restaurant offers reasonable portions at reasonable prices.
The food servings and costs are fair and appropriate.
Often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive.
formal
Capable of rational thought or action
The judge found the defendant to be reasonable and coherent during the trial.
The defendant was able to think and respond logically.
Less common usage, often in legal or psychological contexts.
Collocations
reasonable pricea fair and appropriate costreasonable doubta doubt that is justified and logicalreasonable offera fair and acceptable proposal
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Reasonable' is often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive.
Gold Rule
Fairness
'Reasonable' implies fairness and moderation, not just low cost or minimal effort.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'resonable', from Old French 'raisonable', from Latin 'rationabilis', meaning 'endowed with reason'
Usage Notes
Often used to describe prices, behavior, or expectations that are fair and not excessive. Can also describe a person's ability to think logically.
Word Breakdown
reason
logic or justification
root-able
capable of
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