I. ˈrēz( ə )nəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English resonable, from Old French raisonnable, from Latin rationabilis, from ration-, ratio reason + -abilis -able — more at reason
1.
a. : being in agreement with right thinking or right judgment : not conflicting with reason : not absurd : not ridiculous
a reasonable conviction
a reasonable theory
b. : being or remaining within the bounds of reason : not extreme : not excessive
a reasonable request
a reasonable hope of succeeding
spent a reasonable amount of time in relaxation
is of a reasonable size
c. : moderate: as
(1) : not demanding too much
a reasonable boss
(2) : not expensive
fresh vegetables are now reasonable
(3) : that allows a fair profit
sold the material at a reasonable rate
2.
a. : having the faculty of reason : rational
a reasonable being
b. : possessing good sound judgment : well balanced : sensible
can rely on the judgment of a reasonable man
Synonyms: see rational
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English resonable, from resonable, adjective
chiefly dialect : reasonably
can do it reasonable well