Plausible: meaning, definitions and examples

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plausible

 

[ หˆplษ”หzษ™b(ษ™)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

logical reasoning

seeming reasonable or probable; possible

Synonyms

believable, credible, likely, reasonable.

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Word Description / Examples
plausible

Use 'plausible' to describe a statement or theory that seems reasonable and could possibly be true, but not necessarily proven.

  • Her excuse for being late sounded plausible
  • It is a plausible explanation for the mysterious disappearance
believable

Use 'believable' when talking about something that can be accepted as true or convincing, often used in the context of stories or explanations.

  • The characters in the movie were very believable
  • His story seemed believable at first, but later I had doubts
credible

Use 'credible' for something or someone that can be trusted or believed, often because of a demonstrated track record or reliability.

  • She is a credible witness
  • The scientist provided credible evidence for his findings
reasonable

Use 'reasonable' to describe an idea, action, or decision that is fair, sensible, or based on good judgment.

  • His proposal sounds reasonable
  • It is reasonable to expect some delays with the project
likely

Use 'likely' to describe something that has a good chance of happening or being true, based on evidence or reasoning.

  • It is likely that it will rain tomorrow
  • She is the most likely candidate for the job

Examples of usage

  • It is plausible that she will win the competition, considering her talent.
  • The theory presented by the scientist is plausible, but requires further testing to confirm.
  • His explanation seemed plausible at first glance, but upon closer examination, it fell apart.
Context #2 | Adjective

excuse

used as an excuse or explanation that appears reasonable or convincing, but may not be true

Synonyms

deceptive, disingenuous, misleading, specious.

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Word Description / Examples
plausible

Used when something seems reasonably true or believable, although it may not be certain.

  • Her explanation for being late was plausible.
  • It sounds plausible that he missed the meeting due to traffic.
specious

Used when something appears to be true or valid but is actually false or lacking real merit. This word often has a negative connotation.

  • His argument was specious and easily debunked.
  • The specious reasoning in the report fooled many people.
deceptive

Used when something is meant to trick or give a false impression, often involving an element of dishonesty.

  • The ad was deceptive and led customers to believe the product was more effective than it actually is.
  • His calm demeanor was deceptive; he was very nervous.
misleading

Used when something is designed to lead someone to a wrong conclusion or belief, creating a false impression.

  • The chart was misleading because it omitted important data.
  • Her statement was misleading and caused confusion.
disingenuous

Used to describe someone who is not entirely honest or sincere, often by pretending to know less than they actually do.

  • Her compliment seemed disingenuous and forced.
  • He gave a disingenuous apology that didn't feel genuine.

Examples of usage

  • His excuses for being late were plausible, but we suspected he was lying.
  • She gave a plausible explanation for her absence, but we later found out the real reason.

Translations

Translations of the word "plausible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plausรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคญเคพเคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช plausibel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masuk akal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนะผะพะฒั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiarygodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใฃใจใ‚‚ใ‚‰ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plausible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plausible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋Ÿด๋“ฏํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravdฤ›podobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravdepodobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ็†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verjeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sennilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹า›ั‚ะธะผะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtimal olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plausible

Etymology

The word 'plausible' originated from the Latin word 'plausibilis', meaning worthy of applause. The term evolved in the 16th century to describe something that is worthy of belief or acceptance. Over time, 'plausible' has come to signify something that is seemingly reasonable or convincing, whether in logical reasoning or as an excuse.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,221 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.