Definitions for plausiveˈplɔ zɪv, -sɪv
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
plau•siveˈplɔ zɪv, -sɪv(adj.)
applauding.
Obs. plausible.
Origin of plausive:
1590–1600; < L plausus (ptp. of plaudere to applaud ) + -ive
Princeton's WordNet
approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive(adj)
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
"approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod"
Wiktionary
plausive(Adjective)
laudable
Origin: plaudere, plausum, to applaud.
Webster Dictionary
Plausive(adj)
applauding; manifesting praise
Plausive(adj)
plausible, specious
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