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plau·sible (plô′zə bəl)
adjective
- seemingly true, acceptable, etc.: often implying disbelief
- seemingly honest, trustworthy, etc.: often implying distrust
Etymology: L plausibilis < plaudere, to applaud
Related Forms:
- plausibility plau′·sibil′·ity noun or plausibleness plau′·sible·ness
- plausibly plau′·sibly adverb
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