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Plausible

Verb / ˈplɔ:zʌbʌl / Another word for plausible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable.

Synonyms & similar words

implausible believable credible likely possible reasonable probable sound tenable persuasive convincing credible colorable presumptive specious valid well-founded apparent feasible practicable rational

Synonyms by register

Formal

credible believable convincing tenable

Informal

makes sense sounds right okay logical

Literary

seemly apt

Antonyms

implausible unlikely doubtful incredible unbelievable improbable

Common collocations

  • plausible explanation
  • plausible argument
  • plausible reason
  • plausible scenario
  • plausible excuse
  • plausible deniability
  • plausible outcome

Word family

noun plausibility
adverb plausibly

Usage note

Plausible suggests something is believable or likely to be true, often based on reason or evidence. It is generally more positive than 'possible' as it implies a degree of credibility.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher found the student's excuse for not doing homework to be plausible.
  2. The scientist presented a plausible explanation for the strange phenomenon.
  3. The witness's testimony was plausible and matched the evidence.
  4. The politician's promises seemed plausible but were not realistic.
  5. The idea of time travel is not plausible based on current scientific knowledge.

Quotes

  • A plausible impossibility is better than a convincing possibility.
  • The most plausible explanation for the failure of any marriage is that the expectations were wrong.
  • The plausible outcomes range from the gradual and benign to the instantaneous and calamitous.

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