Plausible
Example: His argument seemed plausible, but I still had doubts.
Definition
"Plausible" describes a statement or argument that appears reasonable, believable, or likely true based on evidence or logic, even if it may not be definitively proven. For example, "His argument seemed plausible, but I still had doubts."
Etymology
The word "plausible" comes from the Latin word 'plausibilis,' meaning 'deserving applause' or 'worthy of approval.' Originally, it implied something commendable or acceptable. Over time, it evolved to mean something that seems credible or believable, even if not certain.
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"Plausible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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