implausible — difficult to believe; not seeming reasonable or probable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to believe; not seeming reasonable or probable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/
Example Sentences
- His claim that aliens stole his homework is utterly implausible.
- The witness's testimony seemed implausible to the jury.
- It's implausible that she finished a 1000-page book in one hour.
implausible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/]
difficult to believe; not seeming reasonable or probable
His implausible excuse about aliens eating his homework left the teacher speechless.
His theory seems implausible, but the truth could be terrible than plausible!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'plausibilis' meaning 'worthy of applause' or 'acceptable', derived from 'plaudere' meaning 'to clap or applaud'. The prefix 'im-' (not) negates the meaning.
Breakdown
im- (not) + plausible (worthy of belief, from Latin plaudere 'to applaud') = implausible (not worthy of belief)
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📝Examples
“His claim that aliens stole his homework is utterly implausible.”
“The witness's testimony seemed implausible to the jury.”
“It's implausible that she finished a 1000-page book in one hour.”
“The movie's plot was so implausible that audiences laughed instead of being scared.”
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