Definitions for reasonableness

Definitions for (noun) reasonableness

Main entry: reasonableness, tenability, tenableness

Definition: the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person

Usage: he questioned the tenability of my claims


Main entry: reasonableness

Definition: moderation in expectations

Usage: without greater reasonableness by both parties we will never settle this matter!


Main entry: moderateness, modestness, reasonableness

Definition: the property of being moderate in price or expenditures

Usage: the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices; the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately


Main entry: reasonableness

Definition: goodness of reason and judgment

Usage: the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges


Main entry: rationality, reason, reasonableness

Definition: the state of having good sense and sound judgment

Usage: his rationality may have been impaired; he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions


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