Plausible
Example: The philosopher offered a plausible explanation for the paradox.
Definition
"Plausible" describes an explanation or argument that appears reasonable and believable, especially in contexts such as philosophy where logical coherence and credibility are essential. It suggests something that can be accepted as likely true or valid based on the evidence or reasoning presented.
Etymology
The word "plausible" comes from the Latin word 'plausibilis,' meaning 'deserving applause,' derived from 'plaudere,' which means 'to applaud.' Originally, it referred to something worthy of approval or praise, but over time it evolved to mean something that seems credible or believable, especially in reasoning or argument.
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"Plausible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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