plausible

Intermediate

/ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/

adjective
Believable, reasonable

plausible in a sentence

  • “He studied all the data and then came up with a plausible theory that took all factors into account.”
  • “It's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species.”
  • “The report provided a plausible reason for the sudden increase in traffic.”

What does “plausible” mean?

plausible (adjective) means believable, reasonable. It is pronounced /ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "plausible" mean?
plausible (adjective) means: Believable, reasonable
How do you pronounce "plausible"?
"plausible" is pronounced /ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "plausible" in a sentence?
Here is "plausible" used in a sentence: He studied all the data and then came up with a plausible theory that took all factors into account.

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