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Reasonable Definition, Usage & Synonyms (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：logical (reasonable)

reasonable 🔊

/ˈriːzənəbəl/

adj.

It means something makes sense and is logical, not silly or impossible to believe.

logical 🔊

➕

/ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

adj.

Based on or in accordance with logic or sound judgment.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'reason' (logic) + '-able' (capable of), meaning capable of being reasoned.

💡 Mnemonic

REASON is at the heart of being reasonable.

📖 Example

My teacher gave me a reasonable amount of homework for the weekend so I still had time to relax. 🔊 My teacher assigned a logical amount of weekend homework, allowing me time to relax.

🔗 Collocations

reasonable explanation – An explanation that is logical and easy to accept.

reasonable assumption – A conclusion based on logical thinking and available evidence.

reasonable conclusion – A logical and sound judgment reached after consideration.

🔄 Synonyms

logical (adj.) – Characterized by clear, sound reasoning.

rational (adj.) – Based on reason rather than emotions.

sensible (adj.) – Showing good sense or practical judgment.

🚫 Antonyms

illogical (adj.) – Lacking sense or clear reasoning.

irrational (adj.) – Not logical or reasonable.

absurd (adj.) – Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

🌱 Derivatives

reasonably (adv.) – In a fair and sensible way; to a moderate degree.

reasonableness (n.) – The quality of being based on good sense.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'ratiōnābilis' (rational), via Old French 'raisonnable'. Central to English law, as in 'reasonable person' standard.

Meaning 2：fair (reasonable)

reasonable 🔊

/ˈriːzənəbəl/

adj.

It means something, especially a price or an expectation, is fair and not too high or too much.

fair 🔊

➕

/fer/

adj.

Just and appropriate; not excessive.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The rent for this apartment is very reasonable compared to others in the same neighborhood. 🔊 The apartment rent is fair compared to other units in the area.

🔗 Collocations

reasonable price – A price that is fair and not too high.

reasonable offer – A proposal that is fair and acceptable.

reasonable request – A demand that is fair and not excessive.

🔄 Synonyms

fair (adj.) – Just, appropriate, and in accordance with the rules.

just (adj.) – Based on or behaving according to what is morally right.

moderate (adj.) – Average in amount, intensity, or degree; not extreme.

🚫 Antonyms

unfair (adj.) – Not based on or showing justice; not reasonable.

exorbitant (adj.) – Unreasonably high in price or amount.

unjust (adj.) – Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right.

🌱 Derivatives

reasonably (adv.) – In a fair and sensible way; to a moderate degree.

reasonableness (n.) – The quality of being fair and not excessive.