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rea⋅son⋅a⋅ble

  [ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-]
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–adjective
1. agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
2. not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive: reasonable terms.
3. moderate, esp. in price; not expensive: The coat was reasonable but not cheap.
4. endowed with reason.
5. capable of rational behavior, decision, etc.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME resonable < MF raisonnable < L ratiōnābilis. See reason, -able

Related forms:
rea⋅son⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, rea⋅son⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
rea⋅son⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. intelligent, judicious, wise, equitable. Reasonable, rational refer to the faculty of reasoning. Rational can refer to the reasoning faculty itself or to something derived from that faculty: rational powers; a rational analysis. It can also mean sane or sensible: She was no longer rational; a rational plan. Reasonable most often means sensible: A reasonable supposition is one which appeals to our common sense. 2. equitable, fair, just. See moderate.
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rea·son·a·ble   (rē'zə-nə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Capable of reasoning; rational: a reasonable person.

  2. Governed by or being in accordance with reason or sound thinking: a reasonable solution to the problem.

  3. Being within the bounds of common sense: arrive home at a reasonable hour.

  4. Not excessive or extreme; fair: reasonable prices.

rea'son·a·bil'i·ty, rea'son·a·ble·ness n., rea'son·a·bly adv.
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Main Entry: rea·son·able
Function: adjective
1 a : being in accordance with reason, fairness, duty, or prudence b : of an appropriate degree or kind c : supported or justified by fact or circumstance reasonable belief that force was necessary for self-defense> d : COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE
2 : applying reason or logic; broadly : RATIONAL 1 reasonable mind> —rea·son·able·ness noun —rea·son·ably adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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