Definition of plausible Plausible
/plɔˈzʌbʌl/ - [plozubul] - plau•si•ble
We found 12 definitions of plausible from 6 different sources.
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What does plausible mean?
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| plausible - apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a plausible excuse" | ||
| implausible having a quality that provokes disbelief; "gave the teacher an implausible excuse" | ||
| believable, credible appearing to merit belief or acceptance; "a credible witness" | ||
| arguable open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question" | ||
| plausible - given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments; "a plausible liar" | ||
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- plausible (Adjective)
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse. - plausible (Adjective)
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious. - plausible (Adjective)
Using specious arguments or discourse. - plausible (Adjective)
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- plausible (a.)
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. - plausible (a.)
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion. - plausible (a.)
Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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plausible
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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plausible
plawz′i-bl, adj. that may be applauded: seemingly worthy of approval or praise: superficially pleasing: apparently right: fair-spoken: popular.—ns. Plausibil′ity, Plaus′ibleness, an appearance of being right or worthy of approval: that which seems right and true at first sight.—adv. Plaus′ibly. [L. plausibilis—plaudĕre, to praise.]
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