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plausibility
Plausibility (noun) means the quality of deserving praise.
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1
The quality of deserving praise.
2
The way something seems true, even when it is misleadingly not.
3
A statement or argument that seems reasonable or believable.
4
The state of being easy to believe.
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin plausibilitās.
Synonyms
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plausibleness
Antonyms
implausibility
Rhymes for plausibility
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What is the meaning of plausibility?
"plausibility" (noun) means the quality of deserving praise.
What is another word for plausibility?
Other words for "plausibility" include plausibleness.
What is the opposite of plausibility?
The opposite of "plausibility" is implausibility.
What are the different meanings of plausibility?
"plausibility" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of deserving praise; 2. The way something seems true, even when it is misleadingly not; 3. A statement or argument that seems reasonable or believable.
