Meaning & Definition of Reasonable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.

  Example Sentence: It is reasonable to expect a response within a week.

• Definition: Moderate in amount, extent, or degree.

  Example Sentence: The price of the car is reasonable considering its condition.

• Definition: Based on good sense or clear thinking.

  Example Sentence: Her arguments were reasonable and well-supported.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old French 'raisonable', from 'raison' meaning reason.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• reasonable doubt: A standard of proof that must be surpassed to convict a defendant in a criminal trial.
• reasonable person: A legal standard used to describe a hypothetical person whose behavior is considered appropriate and rational under the circumstances.

Translations

• Spanish: razonable

• French: raisonnable

• German: vernünftig

• Russian: разумный

Related Words

• reason: A cause or explanation for an event or action.

• rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

• justifiable: Able to be shown to be right or reasonable.

Slang Meanings of reasonable

• Meaning: Not unreasonable

  Example Sentence: That prices for the concert tickets are not unreasonable!

• Meaning: Chill or okay

  Example Sentence: His response was pretty reasonable, he didn't overreact.