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Reasonable vs Purposeful - What's the difference?

reasonable | purposeful |

As adjectives the difference between reasonable and purposeful

is that reasonable is having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational while purposeful is having purpose; intentional.

reasonable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational.
  • a reasonable being
  • Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
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  • Not excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
  • a reasonable demand, amount, or price
  • Not expensive; fairly priced.
  • $20 a bottle is very reasonable for a good wine at a restaurant.
  • Satisfactory.
  • Antonyms

    * arbitrary * unreasonable

    purposeful

    English

    (Purpose)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having purpose; intentional.
  • Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.
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    Synonyms

    * determined * nose to the grindstone * focused

    Derived terms

    * purposefully * purposefulness