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reasonable

/ˈriːzənəbl/
English Definition
adj. fair and sensible
中文释义
合理的,明智的
Example Sentence

Given the limited budget and tight deadline, the project manager proposed a reasonable timeline that allowed for thorough testing without excessive delay.

鉴于预算有限且期限紧迫,项目经理提出了一个合理的时间表,既允许充分测试又不会过度延误。

Synonyms
sensible fair logical
Antonyms
unreasonable absurd
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “reasonable”?

  1. A Not able to be changed
  2. B Without any limits or restrictions
  3. C Willing to work together with others
  4. D Fair and sensible
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D — Fair and sensible. “reasonable” means fair and sensible.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “fair and sensible”?

  1. A unlimited
  2. B cooperative
  3. C reasonable
  4. D unchangeable
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C — reasonable. “reasonable” means fair and sensible.

Common questions about “reasonable”

What does “reasonable” mean?

reasonable — fair and sensible. In Chinese: 合理的,明智的.

How do you pronounce “reasonable”?

reasonable is pronounced /ˈriːzənəbl/.

How is “reasonable” used in a sentence?

Given the limited budget and tight deadline, the project manager proposed a reasonable timeline that allowed for thorough testing without excessive delay. (鉴于预算有限且期限紧迫,项目经理提出了一个合理的时间表,既允许充分测试又不会过度延误。)

What are synonyms for “reasonable”?

sensible, fair, logical — all close in meaning to reasonable (fair and sensible).

What is the opposite of “reasonable”?

unreasonable, absurd — each the opposite of reasonable (fair and sensible).

Is “reasonable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. reasonable is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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