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reasonable

rea·son·a·ble [ rz'nəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. rational: sensible and capable of making rational judgments

He did what any reasonable person would have done in that situation.

2. in accord with common sense: acceptable and according to common sense or normal practice

hoping to arrive at a reasonable time

3. not expecting more than is possible: not expecting or demanding more than is possible or achievable

Come on, be reasonable!

4. not exorbitant: fairly priced and not too expensive

Three bottles for $12 is very reasonable.

5. fairly good: fairly good but not excellent

The food was reasonable.

6. fairly large: large enough but not excessive

He earns a reasonable amount of money.

rea·son·a·ble·ness noun

rea·son·a·bly [ rz'nəblee ] adverb

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