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plausible

adjectiveformalcommon/plaw.ˈzi.vɛɫ/plau·sí·vel

Definition

1

Seeming true or acceptable; having an appearance of truth or likelihood.

Usage examples

His explanation for the delay seemed plausible.
It's a plausible theory, but it lacks proof.

Common combinations

plausible explanationplausible hypothesisplausible argument