English Dictionary
Definition plausible in British English
plausible adjective
adjective
/ˈplɔːzəb(ə)l/
▪ argument, excuse, explanation, interpretation, reason, scenario, theory
Example
A bomb was the only plausible explanation for the crash.
Example
The story was plausible but that didn't necessarily mean it was true.
2
someone who is plausible seems to be honest and sincere, even though they may not be
3
able to be considered seriously for a particular job or purpose
Example
There no longer seem to be any plausible left-wing candidates left.
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