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[ adjective ] apparently reasonable and valid
Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)His religious_beliefs provide him with plausible explanations for many conditions which cause him great concern , and his religious faith makes possible fortitude , equanimity , and consolation , enabling him to endure colossal misfortune , fear , frustration , uncertainty , suffering , evil , and danger . (David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)He explained his errand , but without bothering much to make it plausible , for he felt something well_up in him which was the reason why he had fled the army . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] likely but not certain to be or become true or real
Examples "a likely result" "he foresaw a probable loss" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] appearing to merit belief or acceptance
Synonyms Examples "a credible witness" "a plausible story" Related terms |
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