Credible
Example: The scientist gave a credible explanation of the experiment.
Definition
"Credible" in philosophy refers to something that is believable or worthy of trust based on evidence or logical reasoning. A credible explanation, like the one the scientist provided, is convincing and reliable within the context of rational inquiry and analysis.
Etymology
The word "credible" comes from the Latin word 'credibilis,' meaning 'worthy of belief.' It derives from 'credere,' which means 'to believe.' Did you know? The root 'cred-' is also the source of words like 'credit' and 'creed,' all connected by the idea of trust and belief.
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"Credible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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