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- [ree-zuh-nuh-buh l, reez-nuh-]
- /ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə-/
- /ˈriːznəblnəs/
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- [ree-zuh-nuh-buh l, reez-nuh-]
- /ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə-/
Definitions of reasonableness word
- adjective reasonableness agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman. 1
- adjective reasonableness not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive: reasonable terms. 1
- adjective reasonableness moderate, especially in price; not expensive: The coat was reasonable but not cheap. 1
- adjective reasonableness endowed with reason. 1
- adjective reasonableness capable of rational behavior, decision, etc. 1
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Origin of reasonableness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English resonable < Middle French raisonnable < Latin ratiōnābilis. See reason, -able
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Parts of speech for Reasonableness
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reasonableness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reasonableness
noun reasonableness
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- common sense — Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way.
- conceivability — capable of being conceived; imaginable.
- constitutionality — In a particular political system, the constitutionality of a law or action is the fact that it is allowed by the constitution.
- fair play — just and honorable treatment, action, or conduct: The political campaign was notably lacking in fair play.
Antonyms for reasonableness
noun reasonableness
- absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
- bs — BS is an abbreviation for 'British Standard', which is a standard that something sold in Britain must reach in a test to prove that it is satisfactory or safe. Each standard has a number for reference.
- bss — British Standards Specification
- flapdoodle — nonsense; bosh.
- absurdness — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
Top questions with reasonableness
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