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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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plausible Synonyms

plausible

modif.

believable, probable, credible, supposable; see likely 1, specious. See syn. study at specious.


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plausible Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • biologically: The thrust of CMM based systems is to explore how biologically plausible neural networks can be used for practical computing tasks.

Infinitive complement

  • suppose: Beyond these figures with attested connections to Pyrrho, it is plausible to suppose a certain influence on Pyrrho from Democritus.

Modifies a noun

  • deniability: You've enough plausible deniability to last the rest of your nine lives.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: At first sight the third table also seems plausible.
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