Credible: meaning, definitions and examples

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credible

 

[ ˈkrɛdəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

trustworthiness

Capable of being believed; trustworthy or reliable.

Synonyms

believable, convincing, reliable, trustworthy

Examples of usage

  • He has a credible explanation for his absence.
  • The news report is not credible without proper evidence.
Context #2 | Adjective

capable of being accepted as true

Able to be believed; convincing.

Synonyms

convincing, persuasive, plausible

Examples of usage

  • The witness provided a credible account of the incident.
  • Her story was so detailed that it sounded credible.
Context #3 | Adjective

worthy of belief or confidence

Deserving of belief or confidence; plausible.

Synonyms

believable, plausible, trustworthy

Examples of usage

  • The scientist presented credible data to support her hypothesis.
  • His credentials make him a credible source on the subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "credible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crível

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 glaubwürdig

🇮🇩 kredibel

🇺🇦 достовірний

🇵🇱 wiarygodny

🇯🇵 信頼できる

🇫🇷 crédible

🇪🇸 creíble

🇹🇷 inandırıcı

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있는

🇸🇦 موثوق

🇨🇿 důvěryhodný

🇸🇰 dôveryhodný

🇨🇳 可信

🇸🇮 verodostojen

🇮🇸 trúverðugur

🇰🇿 сенімді

🇬🇪 სანდო

🇦🇿 etibarlı

🇲🇽 creíble

Word origin

The word 'credible' originated from the Latin word 'credibilis', which means 'worthy of belief'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'credible' has evolved to represent something that is trustworthy, reliable, and capable of being believed. The concept of credibility is essential in communication, relationships, and various fields such as journalism, science, and law.