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/
Korean meaning: 그럴듯한, 믿을 만한, 타당한
Korean pronunciation: **플로**지블
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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