plausible

adjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩//
United Kingdom//ˈplɔː.zə.bl̩//
United States//ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl//
United States/[ˈplɑ.zɪ.bl̩]/
Australia//ˈploː.zɪ.bəl//

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

adjective

1
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.
a plausible excuse
Russian SPETSNAZ are irregular forces that operate covertly, providing the Russian government plausible deniability.
2
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion
3
obsoleteWorthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
capable of receiving a plauſible Anſwer
[…] a coachman named Richard, who was described as a "sensible, well-behaved yellow boy, who is plausible and can read and write."

Etymology

From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).

Forms

comparative: more plausible
superlative: most plausible

platoon · A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a…platter · A tray for serving foods.Platter · A surname.

plausible · Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

play · To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in…PLAY · Dave & Buster's.playboy · A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself…

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