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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. plausible

   Plausible refers to an idea, statement or argument that seems reasonable, believable or likely to be true. It is something that can be accepted or viewed as credible, even though it has not been proven or confirmed.

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.]

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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. Kwon Jong Gun:

   Given that the military exercise clearly puts us as an enemy in its concept, they should think that an inter-Korean contact itself will be difficult to be made unless they put an end to such a military exercise or before they make a plausible excuse or an explanation in a sincere manner.

2. Michael McCarthy:

   If Washington grows frustrated with the lack of change or at least rapid change, the question becomes whether Trump reverts and takes unilateral action, that could mean a military option. The President has been very clear that The President views that as a plausible play.

3. James Acton:

   Like all nuclear power plants, Zaporizhzhia contains various redundant safety systems, which under normal circumstances are highly effective, the problem is that nuclear power plants are not designed for war zones and, under plausible circumstances, all these systems could fail.

4. Henry Louis Mencken:

   There is always an easy solution to every human problem -- neat, plausible, and wrong.

5. Lawrence Lessig:

   The biggest challenge is to make it seem plausible and that is going to take a lot of work, it is going to take excitement and people contributing and joining. It is going to mean getting large enough name recognition so you can get in the debates.

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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. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plausible
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Plausible