I. ˈplȯzəbəl adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin plausibilis deserving applause, pleasing, acceptable, from plausus (past participle of plaudere to applaud) + -ibilis -ible
1. obsolete
a. : worthy of being applauded
b. : applausive , plauditory : expressing approval
2. : obtaining approbation or favor : agreeable , affable , popular , suitable
a more plausible site for a house — E.B.White
3.
a. : superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable : specious
a plausible pretext
b. of a person : apparently trustworthy or fair : superficially pleasing or persuasive
4.
a. : superficially worthy of belief : credible
a plausible conclusion
b. : being such as may be accepted as real
a jewel too big to be plausible
• plau·si·ble·ness noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
: something (as a statement or an argument) that is plausible : plausibility