English · Adjectives
plausible
/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/
[/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/]
believable or reasonable
Advancedadjective
Definition
Seeming reasonable or probable, and therefore likely to be true or successful.
Example
The detective considered several plausible explanations before settling on the most likely one.
The detective considered several plausible explanations before settling on the most likely one.
Etymology
From Latin 'plausibilis' (deserving applause), from 'plaudere' (to applaud).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in reasoning, argument, and scientific discussion.