Plausible
Example: Su explicación parece plausible, pero necesita más pruebas.
Definition
"Plausible" describes a statement or explanation that appears reasonable and believable based on the available evidence, though it may not be conclusively proven. For example, a "plausible" explanation seems likely but requires further verification.
Etymology
The word "plausible" comes from the Latin verb 'plaudere,' meaning 'to applaud,' suggesting something worthy of approval or applause. Over time, it evolved to mean something that seems worthy of belief or acceptance. Did you know? It originally conveyed the idea of something that 'deserves praise.'
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"Plausible" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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