ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷sə̇ˈmiləˌtüd, -ə.ˌtyüd noun
Etymology: Latin verisimilitudo, from verisimilis, veri similis having the appearance of truth (from veri — gen. of verum, neuter of verus true — + similis like, similar) + -tudo -tude — more at very , same
1. : the quality or state of being verisimilar : the appearance of truth : probability , likelihood
the dialogue is too abstract and self-conscious for verisimilitude — Paul Pickrel
2. : that which is verisimilar : a statement apparently true
Synonyms: see truth