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| definition 1: |
using good sense and clear thinking.
The judge made a reasonable decision after carefully listening to the case.Her answer on the test was reasonable.- synonyms:
- logical, rational, sensible
- antonyms:
- absurd, irrational, unreasonable
- similar words:
- intelligent, practical, prudent, sage, sane, shrewd, thoughtful, wise
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| definition 2: |
not too much; fair.
The homework assignment was reasonable.- synonyms:
- moderate
- antonyms:
- unreasonable
- similar words:
- appropriate, conservative, logical, modest, proper, sane, suitable
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| definition 3: |
capable of sensible behavior and clear thinking.
The school principal is a reasonable person who always listens to both sides of an argument before making a decision.- synonyms:
- sensible
- antonyms:
- irrational, unreasonable
- similar words:
- intelligent, logical, prudent, rational, sage, sane, sound, wise
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| definition 4: |
not too expensive.
The price for the leather jacket was reasonable.- antonyms:
- extravagant, steep, unreasonable
- similar words:
- cheap, economical, inexpensive, moderate
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| related words: |
advisable, conscious, decent, likely, normal, responsible, right, sober |
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| derivations: |
reasonably (adv.), reasonableness (n.) |
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