implausible (임**플로**저블) — difficult to believe; not seeming reasonable or probable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to believe; not seeming reasonable or probable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/
Korean meaning: 믿기 어려운, 그럴듯하지 않은, 비현실적인
Korean pronunciation: 임**플로**저블
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
The fisherman's implausible whale story meets skeptical looks from fellow fishermen
His theory seems implausible, but the truth could be terrible than plausible!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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