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implausibility

 

[ ɪmˌplɔːzɪˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in storytelling

The quality of being implausible; lack of credibility or believability.

Synonyms

improbability, unbelievability, unlikelihood.

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Word Description / Examples
implausibility

This word is often used to describe something that cannot be believed or is highly unlikely due to lack of logic or reason.

  • The implausibility of his alibi made the detectives suspicious
unlikelihood

Similar to improbability, it is used when referring to something that is not likely to happen or be true.

  • The unlikelihood of a sudden weather change meant the beach day could continue as planned
improbability

This word is appropriate when discussing something that is less likely to happen, but not entirely impossible.

  • The improbability of winning the lottery doesn't stop people from buying tickets
unbelievability

Used when something is so shocking or extraordinary that it is hard to believe. Often used in a negative or critical sense.

  • The unbelievability of the magician's tricks left the audience in awe

Examples of usage

  • It's hard to enjoy a movie when it's filled with implausibility.
  • The implausibility of the plot made the book difficult to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "implausibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 improbabilidade

🇮🇳 असंभाव्यता

🇩🇪 Unwahrscheinlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakmasukakalan

🇺🇦 неймовірність

🇵🇱 nieprawdopodobieństwo

🇯🇵 あり得なさ

🇫🇷 improbabilité

🇪🇸 improbabilidad

🇹🇷 olasılıksızlık

🇰🇷 있을 법하지 않음

🇸🇦 استحالة

🇨🇿 nepravděpodobnost

🇸🇰 nepravdepodobnosť

🇨🇳 不可能性

🇸🇮 neverjetnost

🇮🇸 ósennileiki

🇰🇿 ықтималдықсыздық

🇬🇪 მიუღებლობა

🇦🇿 ehtimalın olmaması

🇲🇽 improbabilidad

Etymology

The word 'implausibility' is derived from the Latin word 'implausibilitas', which means 'unbelievability'. The concept of implausibility has been present in storytelling and literature for centuries, as writers strive to create believable and engaging narratives. The term gained popularity in the English language in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of modern fiction and the exploration of complex plot structures.

See also: implausible, plausibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,901, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.