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plausible

Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːzɪb(ə)l/

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Definition of plausible

adjective

  • (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable:a plausible explanation it seems plausible that one of two things may happen
  • (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive:a plausible liar

Derivatives

plausibility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/

noun

plausibly

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century (also in the sense 'deserving applause or approval'): from Latin plausibilis, from plaus- 'applauded', from the verb plaudere

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The ending of plausible is spelled -ible.

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