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What is another word for Plausibility? – 102 Plausibility Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    believability credibility feasibility likelihood probability reasonableness persuasiveness convincingness soundness validity authenticity genuineness reliability trustworthiness dependability sensibleness rationality logic coherence plausibleness acceptability tenability viability practicability potentiality possibility verisimilitude

    Meaning of Plausibility

    The primary meaning of the word "plausibility" refers to the quality of being believable or convincing.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being believable or convincing,
    • The degree to which something is likely to be true or to happen,
    • The quality of being reasonable or acceptable.

    Etymology of Plausibility

    The word "plausibility" originates from the Latin "plausibilis," meaning "deserving applause" or "approvable,"
    Derived from "plaudere," which means "to applaud,"
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the quality of being believable or convincing.

    Example Uses

    • The plausibility of the theory was questioned by many experts in the field,
    • The detective examined the alibi to determine its plausibility,
    • The plausibility of the story was increased by the presence of eyewitnesses.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    implausibility improbability incredibility unlikelihood doubtfulness dubiousness questionable unconvincingness unsoundness invalidity inauthenticity unreliability untrustworthiness implausible farfetched fanciful absurd ridiculous

    Related Nouns

    theory hypothesis proposition statement claim argument explanation justification rationale premise assumption supposition conjecture speculation inference deduction conclusion evidence proof demonstration

    Related Verbs

    suggest propose advocate recommend persuade convince prove demonstrate establish validate verify substantiate corroborate support justify rationalize explain interpret

    Related Adjectives

    believable credible feasible likely probable reasonable persuasive convincing sound valid authentic genuine reliable trustworthy dependable sensible rational logical coherent