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The definition of reasonable is someone or something that is logical and exhibits good sense.

(adjective)

An idea that makes sense to carry out is an example of a reasonable idea.
A low priced and inexpensive item is an example of an item that would be described as an item with a reasonable price.

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See reasonable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

able to reason
amenable to reason; just
using or showing reason, or sound judgment; sensible
1. not extreme, immoderate, or excessive
2. not expensive

Origin: ME raisonable < OFr < L rationabilis

Related Forms:

reasonableness noun
reasonably adverb

See reasonable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of reasoning; rational: a reasonable person.
Governed by or being in accordance with reason or sound thinking: a reasonable solution to the problem.
Being within the bounds of common sense: arrive home at a reasonable hour.
Not excessive or extreme; fair: reasonable prices.

Related Forms:

reaˌson·a·bilˈi·ty, reaˈson·a·ble·ness noun

reaˈson·a·bly adverb

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