Believability: meaning, definitions and examples

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believability

 

[ bɪˌliːvəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in storytelling

The quality of being convincing or trustworthy in a narrative.

Synonyms

authenticity, credibility, plausibility

Examples of usage

  • It is important for a writer to establish believability in their characters.
  • The believability of the plot can make or break a story.
Context #2 | Noun

in research

The extent to which a research study's findings are credible and trustworthy.

Synonyms

reliability, trustworthiness, validity

Examples of usage

  • The believability of the data is crucial for the validity of the study.
  • Researchers need to ensure the believability of their results through rigorous methodology.

Translations

Translations of the word "believability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credibilidade

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता

🇩🇪 Glaubwürdigkeit

🇮🇩 kredibilitas

🇺🇦 правдоподібність

🇵🇱 wiarygodność

🇯🇵 信憑性 (shinpyōsei)

🇫🇷 crédibilité

🇪🇸 credibilidad

🇹🇷 inanılırlık

🇰🇷 신뢰성 (sinroeseong)

🇸🇦 مصداقية

🇨🇿 důvěryhodnost

🇸🇰 dôveryhodnosť

🇨🇳 可信度 (kěxìndù)

🇸🇮 verodostojnost

🇮🇸 trúverðugleiki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 სანდოობა (sandooba)

🇦🇿 inandırıcılıq

🇲🇽 credibilidad

Etymology

The word 'believability' originated from the verb 'believe' in the mid-19th century. It is a combination of 'believe' and the suffix '-ability', which denotes the quality or state of being. The concept of believability has been crucial in various fields such as literature, research, and media, where credibility and trustworthiness play a significant role in shaping narratives and findings.

See also: belief, beliefs, believable, believe, believer, believers, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieving, nonbeliever, nonbelieving, unbelievability, unbelievable, unbelievably, unbelieving, unbelievingly.