1 ~ (to do sth) fair, practical and sensible:
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. * Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. * Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. * The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. * We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. * You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. * It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.
OPPUNREASONABLE
2 acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation:
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. * You must submit your claim within a reasonable time.
3 (of prices) not too expensive
SYNFAIR:
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices.
4 [usuallybeforenoun] fairly good, but not very good
SYNAVERAGE:
a reasonable standard of living * The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). * There's a reasonable chance that he'll come.
reasonableness noun [U]
