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Definition plausible in British English

plausible adjective

adjective
/ˈplɔːzəb(ə)l/

▪ argument, excuse, explanation, interpretation, reason, scenario, theory

1

likely to be true

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.

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2

someone who is plausible seems to be honest and sincere, even though they may not be

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There no longer seem to be any plausible left-wing candidates left.

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Definition plausible in British English