a. [ OE. resonable, F. raisonnable, fr. L. rationabilis. See Reason, n. ] 1. Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational; as, a reasonable being. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Governed by reason; being under the influence of reason; thinking, speaking or acting rationally, or according to the dictates of reason; agreeable to reason; just; rational; as, the measure must satisfy all reasonable men. [ 1913 Webster ] By indubitable certainty, I mean that which doth not admit of any reasonable cause of doubting. Bp. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ] Men have no right to what is not reasonable. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper; as, a reasonable demand, amount, price. [ 1913 Webster ] Let . . . all things be thought upon That may, with reasonable swiftness, add More feathers to our wings. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Rational; just; honest; equitable; fair; suitable; moderate; tolerable. See Rational. [ 1913 Webster ] |