plausible — seeming reasonable or probable; likely to be true or valid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: seeming reasonable or probable; likely to be true or valid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
Example Sentences
- His story about being abducted by aliens wasn't very plausible.
- The detective found her alibi quite plausible.
- It's plausible that he forgot his homework again - his memory is terrible!
plausible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈplɔːzəbəl/]
seeming reasonable or probable; likely to be true or valid
Plausible detective theory with evidence
Plaws able to win the case - seems plausible!
What seemed plausible and possible reveals something terrible
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'plausibilis' meaning 'deserving applause or approval,' derived from 'plaudere' meaning 'to clap' or 'to approve.' The word entered English in the 16th century through French.
Breakdown
plaud- (to clap, approve) + -ible (capable of, worthy of) = plausible (worthy of approval, seeming reasonable)
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📝Examples
“His story about being abducted by aliens wasn't very plausible.”
“The detective found her alibi quite plausible.”
“It's plausible that he forgot his homework again - his memory is terrible!”
“The scientist presented a plausible hypothesis for the experiment.”
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