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REASONABLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

To certain extent or degree

Example:

he is fairly clever with computers

Synonyms:

fairly; jolly; middling; moderately; passably; pretty; reasonably; somewhat

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

unreasonably (to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation)

Pertainym:

reasonable (not excessive or extreme)

Sense 2

Meaning:

With good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

Example:

acted quite reasonably

Synonyms:

reasonably; sanely; sensibly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

unreasonably (not in a reasonable or intelligent manner)

Pertainym:

reasonable (marked by sound judgment)

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 Context examples: 

Amitrole is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(Amitrole, NCI Thesaurus)

This substance is teratogenic and carcinogenic in animals and is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(Nitrofen, NCI Thesaurus)

I had every attention from the Frasers that could be reasonably expected.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

Four studies of workers exposed to o-toluidine reported an excess of bladder cancers. o-Toluidine and o-toluidine hydrochloride are reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens.

(o-Toluidine, NCI Thesaurus)

Exposure to this substance irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract and damages the kidneys and liver. o-Tolidine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(o-Tolidine, NCI Thesaurus)

Ochratoxin A is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen and may be associated with an increased risk of developing urinary tract tumors.

(Ochratoxin A, NCI Thesaurus)

Nitrosodipropylamine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(Nitrosodipropylamine, NCI Thesaurus)

According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002), this compound may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen.

(Oxymetholone, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Phenoxybenzamine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(Phenoxybenzamine, NCI Thesaurus)

Exposure to this substance irritates the skin and can cause headaches, vertigo, and affects the blood. o-Anisidine hydrochloride is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

(o-Anisidine Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)