plausibility

Variant of plausible

plausible definition

plau·sible (plô′zə bəl)

adjective

  1. seemingly true, acceptable, etc.: often implying disbelief
  2. seemingly honest, trustworthy, etc.: often implying distrust

Etymology: L plausibilis < plaudere, to applaud

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