Definitions for PLAUSIBLE
ˈplɔ zə bəlplau·si·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plausibleadjective

   apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful

   "a plausible excuse"

2. plausibleadjective

   given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments

   "a plausible liar"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. plausibleadjective

   Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible: a plausible excuse.

2. plausibleadjective

   Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

3. plausibleadjective

   Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion.

4. plausibleadjective

   Using specious arguments in discourse that sound likely but are intended to deceive; as, a plausible speaker.

5. Etymology: From plausibilis, from the participle stem of plaudere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. PLAUSIBLEadjective

   Such as gains approbation; superficially pleasing or taking; specious; popular; right in appearance.

   Etymology: plausible, Fr. plausibilis, from plaudo, Lat.

   Go you to Angelo, answer his requiring with a plausible obedience, agree with his demands to the point. William Shakespeare.

   Judges ought to be more reverend than plausible, and more advised than confident. Francis Bacon.

   They found out that plausible and popular pretext of raising an army to fetch in delinquents. Charles I .

   These were all plausible and popular arguments, in which they, who most desired peace, would insist upon many condescensions. Edward Hyde.

   No treachery so plausible, as that which is covered with the robe of a guide. Roger L'Estrange.

   The case is doubtful, and may be disputed with plausible arguments on either side. South.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Plausibleadjective

   worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready

2. Plausibleadjective

   obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion

3. Plausibleadjective

   using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plausible

   plawz′i-bl, adj. that may be applauded: seemingly worthy of approval or praise: superficially pleasing: apparently right: fair-spoken: popular.—ns. Plausibil′ity, Plaus′ibleness, an appearance of being right or worthy of approval: that which seems right and true at first sight.—adv. Plaus′ibly. [L. plausibilis—plaudĕre, to praise.]

How to pronounce PLAUSIBLE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say PLAUSIBLE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLAUSIBLE in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLAUSIBLE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of PLAUSIBLE in a Sentence

1. Tom Kellerman:

   After that foothold is established, the malicious code, the real hackers get to work and grow out from there. Russian President Vladimir Putin's government denies direct involvement, but Russian intelligence is thought to routinely use cyber gangs to do its bidding and to create plausible deniability. Within the former Soviet bloc, Russian-speaking hackers pay homage as cyber-militia members to the regime in Russia, they act as proxies … when called upon to leverage their sophisticatedtool sets and attack against victims in the U.S.

2. Alexandra Johnstone:

   We know that appetite control is important to achieve weight loss, and our study suggests that those consuming the most calories in the morning felt less hungry, in contrast to when they consumed more calories in the evening period, while disputing the claims for' metabolic' advantages of early-in-the-day-calories, this paper does establish a plausible alternative : a potential weight loss advantage... via enhanced satiety and less hunger.

3. Linda Coberly:

   There's a plausible argument that no, it couldn't stop that, because under Article V, the amendment becomes effective as soon as the 38th state ratifies, but there's no question that this deadline exists; it's out there. And the best thing to do, the easiest thing to do, the clearest thing to do, is just get rid of it. Then there would be no barrier.

4. Jeremy Konyndyk:

   It's an enormous concern, we still don't have a clear picture of how likely that is, but given transmissions dynamics in China and the speed with which cases have emerged in other countries, global spread seems highly plausible.

5. Jonathan Bamber:

   When you start to look at these lower likelihood but still plausible values, then the experts believe that there is a small but statistically significant probability that West Antarctica will transition to a very unstable state and parts of East Antarctica will start contributing as well, but its only at these higher probabilities for 5C that we see those type of behaviors kicking in.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PLAUSIBLE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plausible
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PLAUSIBLE
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PLAUSIBLE
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PLAUSIBLE