Reasonably

Pronunciation: /ˈriz(ə)nəbli/

Definitions of reasonably

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating the manner, degree, or frequency of the action or state being described

Example Sentences

A1 She can reasonably expect to finish the puzzle in an hour.

A2 He is reasonably confident that he will pass the exam.

B1 The hotel room was reasonably priced for its location.

B2 The company's decision was reasonably justified based on the data.

C1 The scientist's theory was reasonably supported by experimental evidence.

C2 The judge ruled that the defendant acted reasonably given the circumstances.

Examples of reasonably in a Sentence

formal It is important to make a reasonably informed decision based on all available information.

informal I think we can reasonably expect the meeting to last about an hour.

slang I'm reasonably sure that we'll have a good time at the concert.

figurative He was reasonably satisfied with the outcome of the negotiations.

Grammatical Forms of reasonably

• past tense: reasoned
• plural: reasonably
• comparative: more reasonably
• superlative: most reasonably
• present tense: reasonably
• future tense: will reasonably
• perfect tense: have reasonably
• continuous tense: is reasonably
• singular: reasonably
• positive degree: reasonable
• infinitive: to reasonably
• gerund: reasonably
• participle: reasonably

Origin and Evolution of reasonably

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'reasonably' originated from the Middle English word 'resonably' which derived from the Old French word 'raisunable' meaning 'capable of being reasoned'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reasonably' has evolved to mean in a fair and sensible way, showing sound judgment and logic.