plausible

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plausible

(adjective)

Meaning

likely to be true or believable

Example

"The detective suggested a plausible explanation for the mystery that intrigued everyone."

Synonyms

reasonablecrediblelikely

Antonyms

implausibleunlikelydubious

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'plausibilis', meaning worthy of applause.

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