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reasonable
rea·son·a·ble
[
rz'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
[
rz'nəblee
]
adverb
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rea·son·a·ble·ness nounrea·son·a·bly [ rz'nəblee ] adverb
