plausible

 
Pronunciation: /ˈplɔːzɪb(ə)l/

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

Spelling help

The ending of plausible is spelled -ible.