World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesplausible
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /plo.zibl/
"Son explication semble tout à fait plausible."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Seeming reasonable or probable; believable or trustworthy on the surface.
"She offered a plausible explanation for why she was late." - 2
(Of a person) Skilled at producing persuasive arguments, sometimes insincerely.
"He was a smooth and plausible salesman who could convince anyone."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'plaudere', meaning 'to applaud', via Late Latin ' plausibilis' meaning worthy of applause or commendable. Over the centuries, the meaning shifted from 'deserving applause' to 'specious or seemingly worthy of approval', and finally to its modern sense of seeming reasonable or probable.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Plausible"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Plausible" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
plausible
Transliteration: /plo.zibl/
"Son explication semble tout à fait plausible."
plausibel
Transliteration: /plaʊˈziːbl̩/
"Das ist eine durchaus plausible Erklärung."
plausibile
Transliteration: /plauˈzi.bi.le/
"La sua ipotesi sembra molto plausibile."
plausible
Transliteration: /plauˈsible/
"Su coartada parecía perfectamente plausible."
plausível
Transliteration: /plawˈzi.vew/
"A tese apresentada é bastante plausível."
विश्वसनीय
Transliteration: vishwasoniya
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह एक विश्वसनीय कारण लगता है।"
貌似有理的
Transliteration: mào sì yǒu lǐ de
Script: 中文汉字
"这是一个貌似有理的解释。"
그럴듯한
Transliteration: geureol-deut-han
Script: 한국어 한글
"그것은 그럴듯한 변명이었다."
もっともらしい
Transliteration: mottomorashii
Script: 日本語
"それはもっともらしい理由に聞こえる。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Plausible"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.