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reasonable

Adjective CEFR B1 Frequent
ˈɹiː.zə.nə.bəl

Definitions

  1. Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
  2. Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
  3. Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
  4. Not expensive; fairly priced.
  5. Satisfactory.

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Examples

“The wiſdome and underſtanding of this Beaſt [the beaver], vvill almoſt conclude⟳ him a reaſonable creature: […]”
“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 […]”
“a reasonable demand⟳, amount, or price”
“$20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.”
“Say⟳, would you happen⟳ to know⟳ a good place⟳ for lunch in the downtown area? ... The Radisson ... Oh yah? ... Is it reasonable?”
“The 3a Pro is an extremely reasonable $ 559, and the regular 3a is an even more extremely reasonable $ 379.”
“The builders did a reasonable job, given the short notice⟳.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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