credible — able to be believed; convincing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be believed; convincing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkredəbl/
Example Sentences
- His excuse about aliens stealing his homework wasn't very credible.
- The scientist presented credible data to support her theory.
- My dog's claim that the cat ate my homework is surprisingly credible.
credible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkredəbl/]
able to be believed; convincing
The journalist became a credible source through years of honest reporting.
She became a credible leader by keeping every promise she made.
A credible employee became reliable and dependable over the years.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'credibilis', derived from 'credere' meaning 'to believe or trust'. The suffix '-ible' comes from Latin '-ibilis', meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.
Breakdown
cred- (believe, trust) + -ible (capable of, worthy of) = credible (worthy of belief)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His excuse about aliens stealing his homework wasn't very credible.”
“The scientist presented credible data to support her theory.”
“My dog's claim that the cat ate my homework is surprisingly credible.”
“The news report was based on credible sources.”
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