Main Entry:

rea·son·able

Pronunciation:

\ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-z^ən-ə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

14th century

1 a: being in accordance with reason <a reasonable theory> b: not extreme or excessive <reasonable requests> c: moderate, fair <a reasonable chance> <a reasonable price> d: inexpensive2 a: having the faculty of reason b: possessing sound judgment <a reasonable man>

— rea·son·abil·i·ty \ˌrēz-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌrē-z^ən-ə-\ noun

— rea·son·able·ness \ˈrēz-nə-bəl-nəs, ˈrē-z^ən-ə-\ noun

— rea·son·ably \-blē\ adverb