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    Plausible (en. Plausible)

    /plausi.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That can be believed or that seems reasonable.
    His explanation is plausible, so we accept it.
    Su explicación es plausible, por lo que la aceptamos.
    That is possible or admissible in a given context.
    It is plausible that they will arrive late due to traffic.
    Es plausible que lleguen tarde debido al tráfico.
    That can arise or develop in a way considered realistic.
    The plan has a plausible approach that could work.
    El plan tiene un enfoque plausible que podría funcionar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plausibilis', which means 'able to be applauded'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plausible deniability
    To deny a fact in a convincing manner.
    plausible deniability
    plausible reason
    A reason that seems reasonable and acceptable.
    plausible reason

    Related Words

    verisimilar
    That seems true or real.
    verosímil
    credible
    That can be believed or accepted as real.
    creíble
    reasonable
    That is in accordance with reason.
    razonable

    Slang Meanings

    Easy to believe.
    What he said sounds plausible, so I have no reason to doubt.
    Lo que dijo suena plausible, así que no tengo razones para dudar.
    Too good to be true.
    His offer is plausible, but it sounds a bit excessive.
    Su oferta es plausible, pero suena un poco excesiva.