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adjective rea·son·able \ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-z^ən-ə-bəl\

Definition of reasonable

1a : being in accordance with reason a reasonable theoryb : not extreme or excessive reasonable requestsc : moderate, fair a reasonable chance a reasonable priced : inexpensive
2a : having the faculty of reasonb : possessing sound judgment a reasonable man

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We have reasonable cause not to believe him.
She offered a reasonable compromise.
It's not reasonable to expect perfect weather.
Please be more reasonable. There is no way I'll be able to finish all this work in so little time.
A reasonable man would not expect such a thing.
Our boss has reasonable expectations of his employees.
The team has a reasonable chance of winning.
He makes a reasonable amount of money.
The store's prices are reasonable.
The hotel offers excellent accommodations at reasonable rates.

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14th century

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adjective rea·son·able \ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-z^ən-ə-bəl\

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adjective rea·son·able \ˈrēz-nə-bəl, ˈrē-z^ən-ə-bəl\

1 : fair and sensible I'm willing to compromise, but her demands are not reasonable.
2 : not too expensive Let's find a hotel with reasonable rates.
3 : fairly or moderately good Our team has a reasonable chance of winning.

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adjective rea·son·able

1a : being in accordance with reason, fairness, duty, or prudence b : of an appropriate degree or kind c : supported or justified by fact or circumstance a reasonable belief that force was necessary for self-defense d : commercially reasonable
2 : applying reason or logic; broadly : rational 1 a reasonable mind