Plausible
/ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/noun
Seemingly reasonable or probable.
Did you know?The term 'plausible' relates to the Latin word for 'applause,' hinting at the fine line between being convincing and being deceived, like a performer winning over an audience.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
plausibilis
“worthy of applause, deserving approval”
Old French
Old French
plausible
“acceptable, worthy of belief”
Middle English
Middle English
plausible
“believable, likely to be true”
Modern English
English
plausible
“seemingly reasonable or probable, often with an implied skepticism”
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