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   plausible

   /ˈplɔːzɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable: "a plausible explanation"
   • ▪ (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive: "a plausible liar"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (also in the sense ‘deserving applause or approval’): from Latin plausibilis, from plaus- ‘applauded’, from the verb plaudere.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLAUSIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLAUSIBLE definition: 1. seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed: 2. A plausible person appears to be honest…. Learn more.

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   plausible: [adjective] superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › plausiblePLAUSIBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Plausible definition: having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable. See examples of PLAUSIBLE used in a sentence.

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   plausible: 1 adj apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful “a plausible excuse” Synonyms: believable , credible capable of being believed arguable capable of being supported by argument glib , pat , slick having only superficial plausibility Antonyms: implausible having a quality that provokes disbelief incredible , unbelievable beyond ...

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishplausible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of plausible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › plausiblePlausible - definition of plausible by The Free Dictionary

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   Synonyms: plausible, believable, credible These adjectives mean appearing to merit belief or acceptance: a plausible pretext; a believable excuse; a credible assertion.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLAUSIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PLAUSIBLE meaning: 1. seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed: 2. A plausible person appears to be honest…. Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPLAUSIBLE - All you need to know about it - Collins Online ...

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   A complete guide to the word "PLAUSIBLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    SYNONYMS 1. plausible, specious describe that which has the appearance of truth but might be deceptive. The person or thing that is plausible strikes the superficial judgment favorably; it may or may not be true: a plausible argument (one that cannot be verified or believed in entirely). specious definitely implies deceit or falsehood; the surface appearances are quite different from what is ...

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLAUSIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    2 meanings: 1. apparently reasonable, valid, truthful, etc 2. apparently trustworthy or believable.... Click for more definitions.