Plausibel
Example: Seine Erklärung erschien mir in diesem Kontext sehr plausibel und überzeugend.
Definition
"Plausibel" describes something that appears reasonable, believable, or convincing within a given context, especially when it aligns logically with available evidence or arguments. For example, a "plausible" explanation seems trustworthy and acceptable to an observer.
Etymology
The German word "plausibel" comes from the Latin 'plausibilis,' meaning 'deserving applause' or 'commendable.' Did you know? The root 'plaudere' means 'to clap,' so something 'plausible' originally implied an idea worthy of approval or applause.
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