plausible

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/ˈplɔːz.ə.bəl/ English

Definitions

adjective

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely“a plausible excuse”
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.“a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion”
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

Related words

Synonyms

likely probable verisimilar presumed presumptive credible believable arguable convincing glib equiprobable pat slick possible guess conceivable

Associated

implausible explanation inference denial etymology scenarios conjecture hypothesis reasoning scenario assumptions mechanism

Rhymes

implausible causable

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