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- [im-plaw-zuh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈplɔ zə bəl/
- /ɪm.ˌplɔː.zɪ.ˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/
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- [im-plaw-zuh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈplɔ zə bəl/
Definitions of implausibility word
- adjective implausibility not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi. 1
- noun implausibility Want of plausibility; the quality of being implausible. 1
- noun implausibility That which makes something lacking in plausibility. 0
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Origin of implausibility
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; im-2 + plausible
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Parts of speech for Implausibility
noun
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preposition
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implausibility popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for implausibility
noun implausibility
- doubtfulness — of uncertain outcome or result.
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
- impossibility — condition or quality of being impossible.
- rarity — something rare, unusual, or uncommon: Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
- unreasonableness — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
Antonyms for implausibility
noun implausibility
- plausibility — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
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