Plausibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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plausibility

 

[ ˌplɔːzəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in reasoning

The quality of seeming reasonable or probable; credibility.

Synonyms

believability, credibility, likelihood, reasonableness

Examples of usage

  • It is difficult to assess the plausibility of his argument without more evidence.
  • The plausibility of the theory is still being debated among scientists.
Context #2 | Noun

in storytelling

The quality of appearing true or believable within the context of a story or narrative.

Synonyms

authenticity, believability, credibility, realism

Examples of usage

  • The plausibility of the plot twist was crucial to the success of the novel.
  • The writer focused on maintaining the plausibility of the characters' actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "plausibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plausibilidade

🇮🇳 संभाव्यता

🇩🇪 Plausibilität

🇮🇩 kewajaran

🇺🇦 правдоподібність

🇵🇱 prawdopodobieństwo

🇯🇵 もっともらしさ

🇫🇷 plausibilité

🇪🇸 plausibilidad

🇹🇷 makuliyet

🇰🇷 그럴듯함

🇸🇦 مصداقية

🇨🇿 pravděpodobnost

🇸🇰 pravdepodobnosť

🇨🇳 合理性

🇸🇮 verjetnost

🇮🇸 trúverðugleiki

🇰🇿 ықтималдық

🇬🇪 სავარაუდოობა

🇦🇿 məntiqilik

🇲🇽 plausibilidad

Etymology

The word 'plausibility' originates from the Latin word 'plausibilis', which means deserving applause or approval. The concept of plausibility has been crucial in various fields such as philosophy, literature, and science, where the credibility and believability of arguments, stories, or theories play a significant role in their acceptance. Understanding the plausibility of an idea or narrative helps in evaluating its validity and impact on the audience.

See also: implausibility, implausible.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,949, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.