reasonable
/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ · rea·son·a·ble
adjective
- Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning. She was a reasonable person who always considered multiple perspectives before making a decision.
- Just; fair; agreeable to reason. The judge's decision was considered reasonable by both parties in the dispute.
- Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper. The manager thought the employee's request for a raise was reasonable, considering her years of service and contributions to the company.
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Did you know? The concept of reasonableness has been a cornerstone of Western philosophy, particularly in the works of philosophers such as Aristotle and Immanuel Kant, who emphasized the importance of rational judgment in ethics and morality.