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plausibility

plau·si·ble
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plaw-zuh-buh l]
    • /ˈplɔ zə bəl/
    • /ˈplɔː.zə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plaw-zuh-buh l]
    • /ˈplɔ zə bəl/

Definitions of plausibility word

  • adjective plausibility having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot. 1
  • adjective plausibility well-spoken and apparently, but often deceptively, worthy of confidence or trust: a plausible commentator. 1
  • noun plausibility degree to which sth is believable 1
  • noun plausibility credibility 1

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Origin of plausibility

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin plausibilis deserving applause, equivalent to plaus(us) (past participle of plaudere to applaud) + -ibilis -ible

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Parts of speech for Plausibility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

plausibility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for plausibility

noun plausibility

  • apriorism — the philosophical doctrine that there may be genuine knowledge independent of experience
  • believability — to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
  • conceivability — capable of being conceived; imaginable.
  • credibility — If someone or something has credibility, people believe in them and trust them.
  • creditability — bringing or deserving credit, honor, reputation, or esteem.

Antonyms for plausibility

noun plausibility

  • implausibility — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.

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