reasonable
/ˈɹiː.zə.nə.bəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
Adjective
Examples
The episode also opens with an inspired bit of business for Homer, who blithely refuses to acquiesce to an elderly neighbor’s utterly reasonable request that he help make the process of selling her house easier by wearing pants when he gallivants about in front of windows […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
Adjective
Examples
a reasonable demand, amount, or price
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reasonable” mean?
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
Is “reasonable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.