transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈplȯ-zə-bəl ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin plausibilis worthy of applause, from plausus, past participle of plaudere
Date: 1565
1. : superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
a plausible pretext
2. : superficially pleasing or persuasive
a swindler…, then a quack, then a smooth, plausible gentleman — R. W. Emerson
3. : appearing worthy of belief
the argument was both powerful and plausible
• plau·si·ble·ness noun
• plau·si·bly -blē adverb