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Grammar : Adv |
Spell : ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə- |
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Définition of reasonably
Origin :- c.1300, "having sound judgment, sane, rational," from Old French raisonable, from Latin rationabilis, from ratio (see reason (n.)).
- What the majority of people consider to be 'reasonable' is that about which there is agreement, if not among all, at least among a substantial number of people; 'reasonable' for most people, has nothing to do with reason, but with consensus. [Erich Fromm, "The Heart of Man," 1968]
- Meaning "moderate in price" is recorded from 1660s. Related: Reasonably.
- adv in a reasonable manner
- adv to a moderate degree
- So she sat on the edge of the bed and began to talk quietly, plainly, reasonably.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- I am reasonably certain that I never shall have a letter to answer.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- The fourth day was bright and clear, and the sea was reasonably calm.
- Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
- What, in fact, can we at all reasonably expect from a Halleck!
- Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
- It may reasonably be asked if the tale is told, or if any MSS.
- Extract from : « The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge » by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- When all that was accomplished, Calhoun might reasonably hope that they'd arrive.
- Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster
- He wriggled with pleasure and added, reasonably enough, "Chee!"
- Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster
- They have weathered the storm, and may reasonably expect peace.
- Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
- Then he rested from his labors as one who had done all that might reasonably be expected.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- She did not scold Philip for finding Gino out, as she might reasonably have done.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
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